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Key people at LeapYear.
LeapYear develops a sophisticated differential privacy platform, enabling organizations to extract valuable insights from sensitive datasets while rigorously protecting privacy. Its technology applies mathematical techniques to obscure individual records, ensuring aggregate trends emerge without revealing personally identifiable information. This facilitates secure data collaboration and analysis, complying with stringent regulations.
Founded in 2014 by Ishaan Nerurkar, Christopher Hockenbrocht, and Colton Jang, LeapYear originated from the pressing need for responsible sensitive data utilization. Nerurkar, leveraging applied mathematics expertise, recognized the tension between data utility and privacy. The founders created a system to mathematically guarantee privacy, bridging data-driven innovation with personal information safeguarding.
LeapYear's platform primarily serves enterprises, especially in highly regulated sectors like healthcare, allowing secure data analysis and sharing. Their vision centers on mobilizing sensitive data through advanced differential privacy, fostering innovation and collaboration. Empowering organizations to derive new value while preserving privacy, LeapYear drives progress in a data-rich future.
Key people at LeapYear.
LeapYear has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $175.0M Pre-Seed in Theta Neurotech in March 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Theta Neurotech | $175.0M Pre-Seed | Vaark Ventures | Band OF Angels, Berkeley Angel Network, Chicago Early Growth Ventures, Daxos Capital, Harper Court Ventures Fund, Lofty Ventures, The Josephine Collective, University OF Chicago, University OF Chicago Medicine |