“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 leading solutions to better protect governments, organizations and individuals.
Reinventing Venture Capital
NightDragon is more than a traditional venture capital firm. We back companies solving meaningful missions and accelerate them into market-leading organizations.
Advisory services, late-stage and growth capital investments
Early insight into the best and brightest ideas in new technologies
Access to the NightDragon Network and NightDragon Advisors
Playbooks for the best possible exits and outcomes
NIGHT SCALE
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.