Socket
A software supply-chain security platform built for developer workflows.
The Company
Socket evaluates open-source dependencies for malicious behavior, vulnerabilities, and other supply-chain risks before code reaches production. Its approach is designed to fit into developer and security workflows rather than rely solely on disclosed vulnerability databases.
The company raised a $60 million Series C at a $1 billion valuation in May 2026, led by Thrive Capital. Socket said the financing brought total funding to $125 million and would support its next phase of growth as AI changes software-development workflows.
Why It Matters
The expansion of AI coding tools increases the volume of open-source code flowing into production environments. Socket is a direct private-market bet on the security layer needed to manage that change.
Valuation History
- $1.0B→May 2026$60M Series CSource ↗
What Changed
Socket announced a $60M Series C at a $1B valuation, led by Thrive Capital.
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