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Palo Alto, US · Founded 2021 · 11 known investors

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SGNL provides privileged identity management and access control solutions for enterprises, helping CISOs manage and secure access to sensitive information across human and non-human identities. The platform modernizes legacy PAM and IGA systems with flexible policies and business context-aware authorization.

CybersecurityEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

SGNL was founded in 2021 by Scott Kriz and Erik Gustavson.

SKScott Kriz
Scott KrizFounderInvestor at Spitfire Ventures
EGErik Gustavson
Erik GustavsonFounderHe previously co-founded and served as CTO of the identity and access management company Bitium, and after its acquisition by Google led engineering for several Google Workspace teams, including Security and Cloud Directory; he co-chairs the OpenID FastFed working group, participates in the SCIM working group, and holds a B.A. in physics from Colby College.

Board

GS
Gregory SandsBoard director
SW
Stephen WardBoard director
AP
Andrew PetersonBoard director

Investors · 11

Brightmindlisted by BrightmindAustin
Cisco Investmentslisted by Cisco InvestmentsSan Jose

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Costanoa Ventureslisted by Costanoa VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $8M

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Fikalisted by FikaCulver City · $1M – $10M

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Moonshots Capitallisted by Moonshots CapitalAustin · $5K – $2.5M

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Resolute Ventureslisted by Resolute VenturesSan Francisco · $1M

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Insight PartnersreportedNew York · $120M – $350M

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M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)reportedSeattle · $100K – $10M

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Brightmind PartnersleadM12

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$30M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2025

▶$30MraisedJan 2025 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gregory SandsDirector
  • Scott KrizExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen WardDirector
  • Erik GustavsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew PetersonDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

SGNL secures $30M Series A to disrupt legacy enterprise Access Managementsgnl.ai · Mar 2025SGNL Receives $30M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Feb 2025SGNL snags $30M for a new take on ID security based on zero-standing privileges | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2025SGNL.ai Secures Strategic Fundingfinsmes.com · Nov 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does SGNL do?
SGNL provides privileged identity management and access control solutions for enterprises, helping CISOs manage and secure access to sensitive information across human and non-human identities. The platform modernizes legacy PAM and IGA systems with flexible policies and business context-aware authorization.
Who founded SGNL?
SGNL was founded by Scott Kriz, Erik Gustavson in 2021.
Who are SGNL's investors?
SGNL's investors include Aviso Ventures, Brightmind, Cisco Investments, Costanoa Ventures, Fika, Moonshots Capital, Resolute Ventures, Insight Partners and 1 more.
How much funding has SGNL raised?
SGNL has disclosed $30M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is SGNL headquartered?
SGNL is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.