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Austin, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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Spyderbat provides threat detection, investigation, and response for cloud, Kubernetes, and Linux environments, using eBPF to record system behavior for continuous visibility, automated investigation, and real-time protection. The company targets security teams and was acquired by AGT Networks in 2025.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Founders & leadership

Spyderbat was founded in 2020 by Marc Willebeek-LeMair and Brian Smith.

MWMarc Willebeek-LeMair
Marc Willebeek-LeMairFounder & Chief Strategy OfficerMarc Willebeek-LeMair founded Spyderbat, which provides threat detection and response for cloud and Kubernetes environments using eBPF technology. He has worked in computer and network security, enterprise software, and business development.
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Brian SmithFounder, Chief Technology OfficerBrian Smith is a computer scientist with a PhD and AB in Physics from UC Berkeley who has founded technology companies and previously taught computer science at Cornell University. He has published research and holds multiple patents spanning academia, multimedia, and cybersecurity.
SSSergio Sanchez
Sergio SanchezChief Executive OfficerSergio Sanchez has worked across telecommunications, cybersecurity, manufacturing, retail, and government sectors over a 27-year career, with experience spanning operations, sales, business development, and technical consulting. He is CEO of Spyderbat, which provides threat detection and response for cloud and Linux environments.
FNFed Navarro
Fed NavarroChief Revenue Officer
AGAnna Gilliland
Anna GillilandChief Operating OfficerAnna Gilliland is Chief Operating Officer at Spyderbat, a threat detection and response platform for cloud and Kubernetes environments. She has held roles in cybersecurity and cloud-native solutions, including SaaS delivery, client relations, and account management across domestic and international accounts.
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Cary GreenChief Alliances Officer
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Venkat RaghavenNamed on SEC filing

Board

VSVenu Shamapant
Venu ShamapantMember, Board of DirectorsFounding Partner at LiveOak Ventures

Investors · 4

LiveOak Venture PartnersreportedAustin

How we know: funding news · securityweek.com · Not right? Tell us

LiveOak VenturesreportedAustin · $500K – $10Mvia Venu Shamapant · board

How we know: a partner's Signal profile · board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 1

NTTVClead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$14.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2022

▶$4.2MraisedJul 2020 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brian C SmithExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Marc Willebeek-LeMairExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Venu ShamapantDirector
  • Venkat RaghavenDirector
Offering amount
$4.2M
Amount sold
$4.2M
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
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

Spyderbat Raises $10M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Oct 2022Spyderbat Raises Series A to Deliver Runtime Security throughout Cloud Native Software Development Environmentsspyderbat.com · Oct 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Spyderbat do?
Spyderbat provides threat detection, investigation, and response for cloud, Kubernetes, and Linux environments, using eBPF to record system behavior for continuous visibility, automated investigation, and real-time protection. The company targets security teams and was acquired by AGT Networks in 2025.
Who founded Spyderbat?
Spyderbat was founded by Marc Willebeek-LeMair, Brian Smith in 2020.
Who are Spyderbat's investors?
Spyderbat's investors include Benhamou Global Ventures, LiveOak Venture Partners, LiveOak Ventures.
How much funding has Spyderbat raised?
Spyderbat has disclosed $14.2M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Spyderbat headquartered?
Spyderbat is headquartered in Austin, US.