Ken Elefant
InvestorManaging Director at Sorenson Ventures
Menlo Park, California
Writes $3M – $5M checks · typically $4M
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About
Ken Elefant focuses on enterprise security and infrastructure, partnering with hands-on practitioners (CISOs, vulnerability researchers) and building curated operator/buyer networks to connect technical founders with early customers and go-to-market guidance.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Experience
- Sorenson CapitalManaging Director, Venturescurrent2017 — presentPalo Alto, CA
- Planera, IncInvestorcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- AcceldataInvestorcurrent2020 — present
- VulnCheckInvestorcurrent2022 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- Talon Cyber SecurityInvestorcurrent2021 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
- Airgap Networks Inc.Investorcurrent2021 — present
- BridgecrewInvestorcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- CyCognitoInvestorcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- CloudKnox Security IncInvestorcurrent2019 — present
- Openpath Security Inc.Investorcurrent2017 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Sandfly SecurityInvestorcurrent2023 — presentCanterbury, New Zealand
- QualioInvestorcurrent2020 — present
- VecticeInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Evo SecurityInvestorcurrent2021 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- SupportLogicInvestorcurrent2019 — present
- OctarineInvestorcurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- DocuSignInvestorcurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- VenafiInvestorcurrent2015 — presentSalt Lake City Metropolitan Area
- Carbon Black, Inc.Investorcurrent2015 — presentWaltham, MA
- AlienVaultInvestorcurrent2013 — presentSan Mateo, CA
Skills & more
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Enterprise SoftwareBusiness DevelopmentStart-up VenturesInvestmentsCloud ComputingEntrepreneurshipManagement ConsultingGo-to-market StrategyFrom Ken's professional profile.
Deals · 2
Evo Security Technologies, Inc.Board seat
via Sorenson Ventures · filed Sep 2023 · $6M raise
AltanaBoard seat
via Sorenson Ventures · filed Oct 2021 · $30M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Spock Networks
Investor
AcceldataAtHocCloudKnox SecurityCyCognitoDaVinci CommerceDocuSignEvo SecurityForescoutHarvest Savings & Wealth TechnologiesKenna SecurityNS8OctarineOpenpath SecurityPlaneraProlexicSmartSuiteStrongestLayerSupportLogicTalon Cyber SecurityTrustedIDVecticeVulncheck
Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website · curated public sources.
Colleagues at Sorenson Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ken Elefant?
- Ken Elefant focuses on enterprise security and infrastructure, partnering with hands-on practitioners (CISOs, vulnerability researchers) and building curated operator/buyer networks to connect technical founders with early customers and go-to-market guidance.
- Where does Ken Elefant work?
- Ken Elefant is Managing Director at Sorenson Ventures.
- What does Ken Elefant invest in?
- Ken Elefant invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- What check size does Ken Elefant write?
- Ken Elefant typically writes checks of $3M – $5M.
- What boards does Ken Elefant sit on?
- Ken Elefant holds tracked board seats at Altana, Evo Security Technologies, Inc., Spock Networks.
- What companies has Ken Elefant invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Acceldata, AtHoc, CloudKnox Security, CyCognito, DaVinci Commerce, DocuSign, Evo Security, Forescout, Harvest Savings & Wealth Technologies, Kenna Security, NS8, Octarine, and 10 more.
- Where did Ken Elefant go to school?
- Ken Elefant studied at Harvard Business School (MBA, Entrepreneurship); The Wharton School (BS, Economics).
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Also worked at Bridgecrew4
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