Scythe is a technology company.
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Scythe has raised $69.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Scythe has raised $69.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Scythe has raised $69.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Scythe's investors include Accomplice VC, Alumni Ventures, Anderson Angels, Bascom Ventures, B Capital Group, Blackhorn Ventures, Bling Capital, Celesta, Energy Impact Partners, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Flybridge Capital Partners.
SCYTHE is a cybersecurity company that builds an adversarial emulation platform (AEV) for continuous threat exposure management, breach and attack simulation (BAS+), and security validation. It serves enterprises, government organizations, and security teams by enabling them to mimic real-world cyber threats, validate controls, prioritize vulnerabilities, and improve cyber resilience through red, blue, and purple team collaboration.[1][2][4][6] The platform solves the problem of reactive cybersecurity by providing proactive risk assessments, reducing exposure to evolving threats like ransomware and supply chain attacks, with recent enhancements like SaaS deployment in version 4.1 boosting flexibility and AI-driven productivity.[3][6] SCYTHE has secured over 50 customers, raised $13.2M in funding (including a $10M round), and employs 30+ team members, demonstrating steady growth in a high-demand sector.[2][3]
SCYTHE was founded in 2016 or 2017 (sources vary slightly, with company site listing 2016 and others 2017) by Bryson Bort, a serial entrepreneur with deep cybersecurity expertise.[1][2][3] Bort previously founded GRIMM, a cybersecurity consultancy, and co-founded the ICS Village, a non-profit focused on industrial control system security; he also serves on the West Point Cyber Science Board and as a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute.[2] The idea emerged from Bort's experience in offensive security, aiming to create a next-generation platform for threat emulation that shifts cybersecurity from reactive to proactive, empowering teams to "Attack, Detect, and Respond" efficiently.[2][6] Early traction came through building realistic adversarial campaigns, with the company evolving from consultancy roots to a full platform offering dual-deployment options (on-prem and SaaS) and services like purple teaming.[1][3]
SCYTHE stands out in the crowded breach and attack simulation market through these key strengths:
SCYTHE rides the cybersecurity validation trend, fueled by rising sophisticated attacks (ransomware, supply chain breaches) and regulatory demands for proactive defenses like continuous monitoring under frameworks such as NIST and MITRE ATT&CK.[1][3][4] Timing is ideal amid escalating threats—average dwell times remain months—positioning SCYTHE to help organizations shift from detection-alone to emulation-driven resilience, especially in government and critical infrastructure via partners like Carahsoft.[4][6] Market forces like talent shortages and budget pressures favor its purple teaming model, which builds internal skills while validating controls. By fostering red-blue collaboration, SCYTHE influences the ecosystem, accelerating offensive capabilities and setting standards for BAS+ platforms that integrate with broader SecOps stacks.[2][6]
SCYTHE is poised for expansion with its SaaS pivot, service growth, and focus on AI-enhanced emulation, targeting more enterprise and government wins amid intensifying cyber threats.[3][6] Trends like zero-trust architectures, AI-driven attacks, and mandatory risk validation will propel demand, potentially driving further funding or acquisition interest given its $13M raise and 50+ customers.[2][3] Its influence may evolve from niche emulator to ecosystem leader, empowering teams to outpace adversaries—cementing its role as the tool that doesn't just simulate threats, but ensures organizations stay ahead in an unforgiving landscape.[1][6]
Scythe has raised $69.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $42.0M Series B in January 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2023 | $42.0M Series B | Accomplice VC, Alumni Ventures, Anderson Angels, Bascom Ventures, B Capital Group, Blackhorn Ventures, Bling Capital, Celesta, Energy Impact Partners, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Flybridge Capital Partners, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Inspired Capital, Kleiner Perkins, KRM Interests LLC, Mayfield, Modern Venture Partners, NextView Ventures, Parkway VC, Plug & Play Ventures, SOSV, Spero Ventures, True Ventures, Alain Hanover, Hannah Bronfman, Louis Beryl, Tom Williams | |
| Nov 1, 2021 | $10.0M Series A | Energy Impact Partners, Paladin Capital Group | |
| Nov 1, 2020 | $14.0M Series A | Celesta, Mayfield, Plug & Play Ventures, SOSV, True Ventures, Hannah Bronfman, Inspired Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley | |
| Aug 1, 2018 | $3.0M Seed | OODA Ventures, Blu Venture Investors |