Cascade is a technology company.
Cascade has raised $77.3M across 2 funding rounds.
Cascade has raised $77.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Cascade Technologies (often stylized as Cascades Technologies LLC or CTI) is a small, customer-focused IT consulting and managed services firm specializing in technology-enabled solutions for federal government, civilian agencies, and commercial clients. Founded in 1998, it delivers services like IT support, program management, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, network administration, and data analytics, emphasizing Lean and Agile practices for cost-efficient, high-performance results.[1] A separate entity, Cascade Technologies (established 2017 in South Carolina), focuses on managed security services (MSSP), cybersecurity, remote monitoring, and backups, primarily serving small to medium businesses in demanding industries across the US and Brazil, with a strong emphasis on 24/7 support and proactive threat mitigation.[2][3][5]
The company solves critical challenges such as cybersecurity threats (malware, phishing, ransomware), IT downtime, and inefficient infrastructure, serving federal war fighter support, surgeon generals' data needs, and hurricane-prone commercial sectors. Growth stems from contract vehicles like GSA schedules and a shift toward MSSP models, enabling scalable, enterprise-level security at accessible prices.[1][3][5]
Cascades Technologies LLC was founded on February 20, 1998, as an innovative IT provider targeting federal government needs, evolving under President Tom Conaway into a Lean, Agile organization known as "the little engine that could" for delivering big-firm results at small-firm costs.[1] It started with comprehensive IT services and program management, gaining traction through agency-specific contracts (e.g., GSA IT-70, 8(a) STARS II, CIO-SP3) and support for vital networks backing warfighters and national leadership.
The South Carolina-based Cascade Technologies emerged in 2017, initially providing IT support for the restaurant industry before pivoting to managed security services amid rising cyber demands, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][5] Incorporating remote monitoring and partnerships with top hardware vendors, it expanded nationwide and to Brazil, leveraging data centers in Myrtle Beach and Charlotte for disaster recovery in high-risk areas.[3][5]
(Note: A distinct Cascade Technologies Inc. offers fluid simulation software for federal R&D, but lacks detailed public info on differentiators.[4])
Cascade rides the surging demand for cybersecurity and resilient IT amid escalating threats like ransomware and phishing, amplified by hybrid work post-COVID and federal modernization mandates. Timing aligns with GWAC expansions and MSP-to-MSSP shifts, where small firms like Cascade fill gaps for SMEs unable to afford enterprise solutions.[1][5] Market forces—hurricane vulnerabilities in the Southeast, dark web exposures, and budget constraints—favor its 24/7, scalable model, influencing ecosystems by enabling secure federal networks and business continuity for industries like hospitality.[2][3]
It contributes to the startup-like agility in government tech, supporting warfighters and leaders while empowering regional MSSPs to compete nationally through tools like dark web monitoring.
Cascade's dual focus—federal IT reliability and commercial cybersecurity—positions it for expansion in AI-driven threat detection and zero-trust architectures. Expect deeper MSSP growth via phishing simulations, global data centers, and federal contracts amid rising geopolitical risks. As quantum threats and regulations evolve, its Lean model could amplify influence, bridging government and SME needs in a fragmented security landscape—proving small engines power big defenses.[1][3][5]
Cascade has raised $77.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Cascade's investors include Zhongping Capital, China Life Capital, Gaorong Capital, Kangjun Capital, Qingdao Guoxin, Qingsong Capital, Shanghai Guotou Pioneer, Accel, Benchmark, Chemistry VC, Coatue, Comal Ventures.
Cascade has raised $77.3M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $72.3M Venture Round in February 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | $72.3M Venture Round | Zhongping Capital | China Life Capital, Gaorong Capital, Kangjun Capital, Qingdao Guoxin, Qingsong Capital, Shanghai Guotou Pioneer |
| Nov 1, 2021 | $5.0M Seed | Accel, Benchmark, Chemistry VC, Coatue, Comal Ventures, FasterCapital, Felicis Ventures, First Round Capital, Flex Capital, Geek Ventures, Gigascale Capital, Sequoia Capital, SOSV, Wireframe Ventures, Charles Zedlewski, Eric Chernoff, Shay Banon, Travis May |