Entry stageSeries B
Check size$10M to $30M+
Leads roundsYes
FocusCybersecurity, Defense and space, Deep tech
Latest fund>$750M (2021)>$750M NightDragon Growth I (2021)
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at NightDragon
5 people on the investing team, 5 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Dave DeWaltFounder, Managing Director and CEOHe has led cybersecurity companies including FireEye, McAfee, and Documentum, and served on numerous boards.
Ken GonzalezManaging DirectorHe has led strategy and business development at several firms and completed over 40 acquisitions.
Morgan KyaukManaging DirectorHe previously led corporate development at FireEye and held roles at Dropbox, Juniper Networks, and HP, after starting at Bank of America Merrill…
Dorin BanielPartner, IsraelShe has an MBA and B.Sc. and was named to Forbes 30 under 30.
Hannah HuffmanPartner, Defense and AerospaceFocus: defense and aerospace, supporting the investment lifecycle.
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Writes $10M to $30M+ checks. Its smallest check is larger than 97% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target7-10%
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In their words
NightDragon | Capital, Connections, and InfluenceNightDragon is the leading venture capital firm for cybersecurity, security, safety, and privacy. We turn missions into market forces.www.nightdragon.com
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does NightDragon invest in?
NightDragon reports entry at series b.
How much does NightDragon invest?
NightDragon reports checks of $10M to $30M+.
Does NightDragon lead rounds?
Yes. NightDragon says it can lead.
Who are the partners at NightDragon?
Dave DeWalt (Founder, Managing Director and CEO), Ken Gonzalez (Managing Director), Morgan Kyauk (Managing Director), Dorin Baniel (Partner, Israel), Hannah Huffman (Partner, Defense and Aerospace).
Is NightDragon active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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