Scott Nichols

Seattle region, USA

Scott Nichols previously worked as an engineer and co-founder at Chainguard, a startup he founded and has since left.

Chainguard Raises $356 Million Series D, Valued at $3.5 Billion in Under Two Years

Cybersecurity startup Chainguard raised $356 million in a Series D funding round led by Kleiner Perkins and IVP, boosting its valuation to $3.5 billion from $1.12 billion less than a year ago. Founded in 2021, Chainguard helps secure software supply chains, focusing on open source software security, and has grown its annual recurring revenue to $40 million with plans to exceed $100 million soon.

Organizations

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    Chainguard Former Co-founder, Former Engineer · current