About the Name
“Night Dragon” emerged in 2006 and became one of the first well-known nation-state cyberattacks, affecting approximately 71 organizations worldwide. The “Night Dragon” attacks were reported by McAfee in February 2011, while David DeWalt was the CEO. McAfee led the successful investigation and response to the breach.
When we launched NightDragon, we named the firm in tribute to the attacks and the significant moment it represented in history.
Today, NightDragon seeks to close the gap between offense and defense by deploying capital and expertise towards companies providing solutions to better protect governments, organizations and individuals.
We concentrate on the SecureTech ecosystem, including defense technologies, quantum computing, autonomous and dual-use systems, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and innovations in safety, security, and privacy.
Reinventing Venture Capital
NightDragon is more than a traditional venture capital firm.
- Advisory services, late-stage and growth capital investments
- Access to a powerful network of industry leaders and NightDragon Advisors
- Playbooks based on decades of industry experience
Value Creation at NIGHTSCALE
This way of thinking is embodied in our NightScale Value Creation Platform, which brings together a network of experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders with proven growth playbooks, operational support programs, and strategic partnerships to accelerate company growth in specialized and emerging verticals.
NightDragon Leadership
Mission-Focused Team
Our leadership and extended team provide a combination of deep and successful operating experiences leading enterprise and government organizations and a vast network of strategic relationships within cybersecurity, defense, national security, artificial intelligence and more.
Audrey Moulton
Audrey Laginess
Therese Coutermarsh
Tony Chow
Courtney Dombek
Sarah Kuranda Vallone
Jim Rabuck
Katherine Hennessey
Dorin Baniel
Hannah Huffman
Thomas Pompidou
General Sir
Chris Deverell
Admiral Mike Rogers
Barbara Massa
Amy De Salvatore
Morgan Kyauk
Making Impact Against Important Missions
Our portfolio companies are creating and changing markets for value and global good. We place our focus squarely on late-stage and growth-stage firms in cybersecurity, defense, artificial intelligence, quantum, and more.
Cybersecurity
Security
Safety
Privacy
Learn more about our focus and mission. Get behind-the-scenes stories direct from our leadership team and the NightDragon Network