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Gula Tech Adventures

Ellicott City, Maryland · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityLegal TechCrypto & Web3Security & CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureAerospace & Defense

Thesis

Gula Tech Adventures invests in startups solving critical cybersecurity and national security problems, with a focus on founders who combine deep technical expertise, business acumen, and mission alignment. Rather than a traditional VC, Gula Tech operates as a self-funded, impact-focused family office enabling long-term patient capital. The firm evaluates opportunities equally on three dimensions: the problem being solved, deal fundamentals, and team quality. Ron and Cyndi's success building Tenable enables hands-on mentorship, technical due diligence, and access to government and critical infrastructure networks.

Likely not a fit for

No pure consumer security, no 'me too' tools requiring extensive demos, no non-cybersecurity applications (except adjacent national security tech), and strong aversion to competing directly with portfolio legacy (Tenable alternatives).

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$150M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

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Cyndi Gula

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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c•••@gu•••.tech

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Ron Gula

General PartnerPresident & Co-Founder

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Portfolio

GravwellSecurity Cyber

Gravwell provides a modern, scalable security data platform that enables security teams to analyze data on demand using a piped query language, facilitating threat hunting and data exploration without predefined schemas.

1KosmosSecurity Cyber

1Kosmos provides identity verification and passwordless authentication solutions that secure onboarding and continuously verify user identities across systems.

HuntressSecurity Cyber

Huntress provides a managed security platform that focuses on endpoint detection and response, identity protection, and security awareness training, aimed at combating cyber threats and protecting businesses.

HalcyonSecurity Cyber

Halcyon is a leading anti-ransomware solution provider that specializes in protecting organizations from ransomware attacks through its dedicated platform and 24/7 expert support.

AutomoxEnterprise Software

Automox is the IT automation platform for modern organizations, providing autonomous endpoint management by combining cloud-native automation with proven practices.

GreyNoiseSecurity Cyber

GreyNoise provides real-time intelligence for modern threats, focusing on network threat intelligence and configurable blocklists to enhance cybersecurity.

DNSFilterSecurity Cyber

DNSFilter provides DNS filtering services that enhance security and enable website blocking to protect users from malicious sites.

Surefire CyberSecurity Cyber

Surefire Cyber is redefining the incident response model by delivering a swifter, stronger response to cyber incidents such as ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other threats.

PrisidioEnterprise Software

Prisidio is a digital vault application that allows users to securely organize, protect, and share vital pieces of their lives with trusted individuals. It offers features for managing documents, contacts, and important information, ensuring privacy and security.

ScytheSecurity Cyber

SCYTHE is disrupting the traditional approach to information security by taking vulnerability assessments to the next level. The SCYTHE platform provides a common environment for the build, development, and operation of adversarial emulation.

Sandfly SecuritySecurity Cyber

Sandfly Security provides an agentless Linux endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution that automates security investigations and forensic evidence collection. Their technology offers comprehensive visibility and threat detection for Linux systems without the need for endpoint agents, making it suitable for critical infrastructure and various industries.

BemoproSecurity Cyber

BEMO provides security, compliance, and managed IT services tailored for small businesses, focusing on solutions like cybersecurity and Microsoft 365 migrations.

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Gula Tech Adventures Research Investment Thesis Gula Tech Adventures is a mission-driven, founder-led venture capital firm focused on cybersecurity and national security innovation. Founded in 2017 by Ron and Cyndi Gula—the legendary co-founders of Tenable Network Security—the firm invests in startups that solve critical problems in data protection, critical infrastructure defense, and national se

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