Tidal Cyber is a technology company.
Tidal Cyber has raised $14.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Tidal Cyber.
Tidal Cyber has raised $14.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Tidal Cyber has raised $14.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Tidal Cyber's investors include DreamIt Ventures, Ultratech Capital Partners, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Techstars.
Tidal Cyber is a cybersecurity company that builds a Threat-Informed Defense platform centered on the MITRE ATT&CK framework, helping enterprises map their security tools against real adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to identify coverage gaps and prioritize defenses[1][2][3][4][6]. It serves security operations centers (SOCs), detection engineers, threat hunters, and compliance teams in large organizations, solving the problem of turning fragmented threat intelligence into actionable, measurable improvements that reduce residual risk and optimize security investments[1][3][4][5][6]. With $9M in total funding including a $5M seed round in 2023, the company shows strong early momentum, including recognition as "Threat-Led Defense Company of the Year" and integrations for continuous threat monitoring[2][4][5].
Tidal Cyber was founded in 2022 in Clifton, Virginia, by former MITRE leaders: Rick Gordon (CEO), Frank Duff (Chief Innovation Officer), and Richard Struse (Chief Technology Officer), who played pivotal roles in developing the MITRE ATT&CK framework[1][2][4]. The idea emerged from a recognized gap between threat intelligence, security controls, and operational decisions, with the founders aiming to make Threat-Led Defense practical and vendor-independent for all enterprises[3][4]. Early traction came from building the Tidal platform around ATT&CK, securing seed funding from investors like Squadra VC in 2023, and launching features like the Enterprise Edition[1][2][5].
Tidal Cyber rides the surge in Threat-Informed Defense (TID) and CTEM trends, where organizations shift from reactive security to proactive, adversary-focused strategies amid rising sophisticated attacks[1][4][6]. Timing is ideal post-2022 ATT&CK maturation, as generative AI amplifies threats (e.g., their May 2025 piece on securing LLMs via TID), and market forces like regulatory pressures (NIST, CIS) demand evidence-based compliance[4][6]. It influences the ecosystem by democratizing ATT&CK adoption, fostering independent tool evaluation, and accelerating SOC efficiency for enterprises, reducing overall cyber risk in a landscape of 10,000+ cybersecurity firms[1][3].
Tidal Cyber is positioned for expansion with its AI-driven edge in TID, likely scaling via enterprise deals and NARC enhancements to handle AI-evolved threats. Trends like AI-augmented attacks and zero-trust mandates will propel demand, evolving its influence toward becoming a standard for ATT&CK operations and compliance automation. As a post-seed player with MITRE pedigree, expect Series A funding and broader integrations, solidifying its role in sustainable cyber defense[2][4][5][6]. This builds on its core mission: making elite threat defense accessible and proven.
Key people at Tidal Cyber.
Tidal Cyber has raised $14.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Series A in September 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | $10.0M Series A | DreamIt Ventures, Ultratech Capital Partners | |
| Oct 1, 2022 | $4.0M Seed | DreamIt Ventures, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Techstars, Ultratech Capital Partners |
