VulnCheck, an early-stage startup focused on exploit intelligence, has successfully closed an $8 million seed funding round led by Sorenson Ventures. Based in Lexington, Massachusetts, VulnCheck is developing innovative technology that promises to revolutionize vulnerability management through advanced exploit intelligence. The company aims to provide solutions for vulnerability prioritization and early-warning systems for software exploitation activities in the wild.
Since emerging from stealth mode in February of the previous year, VulnCheck has experienced significant demand for its intelligence services. The company emphasizes its ability to deliver autonomous vulnerability prioritization correlated with exploit and threat intelligence services. VulnCheck’s approach stands out by offering machine-readable data delivered swiftly through automation, eliminating the need for human interference at the time of vulnerability disclosure.
Over the past year, VulnCheck’s engineers have been dedicated to addressing the challenges associated with vulnerability prioritization. The introduction of features to monitor vulnerable internet-connected devices, attacker infrastructure, and tooling for delivering detection artifacts for zero-day vulnerabilities has been a key focus. Additionally, VulnCheck maintains VulnCheck XDB, a repository of exploits and proof-of-concepts, and VulnCheck NVD++, a tool providing a stable, high-performance source of NVD 2.0 CVE data.
In addition to Sorenson Ventures, the seed funding round saw participation from In-Q-Tel, Lux Capital, and Aviso Ventures. With this financial backing, VulnCheck is well-positioned to advance its technology and continue its mission to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of vulnerability management for organizations worldwide.
