TDF Ventures, High Alpha Capital and M25 invest in Trava’s integrated cyber risk management and insurance platform.
INDIANAPOLIS — March 25, 2021 — Trava, an integrated cyber risk management and insurance platform is announcing today the close of a $3.5 million Seed round. The round was led by TDF Ventures and included participation from High Alpha Capital and M25.
Trava is led by Co-Founder and Chief Executive Jim Goldman, former VP of security governance, risk management, and compliance at Salesforce with over 30 years of experience in cyber security and risk management.
“In only a few months since launch, Trava has demonstrated that they can provide a holistic cyber risk solution unlike any others I’ve seen in the market,” said Matt Bressler, Principal at TDF Ventures. “We think this growth funding and our investment partners will enable them to scale quickly and continue developing cyber and insurance products that provide small- and medium-sized businesses unparalleled security and financial protection.”
Early momentum for Trava shows an opportunity among high-growth startups, particularly those selling into the enterprise market for the first time. Alongside a growing network of IT MSP, MSSP, and insurance channel partners, Trava works with customers to assess existing vulnerabilities and cyber maturity, then helps them develop and implement robust cyber risk management and transfer programs to meet vendor review requirements. As a result, customers improve their cyber protections and can achieve their business goals.
“For a growth startup, time is one of the most valuable assets,” said Luke Jacobs, CEO and Co-Founder of Encamp, one of Trava’s early customers. “Trava made it possible for us to break into the enterprise space at least six months quicker than we could have by ourselves—the ROI was extremely clear.”
Trava plans to use the new funding to invest in data science and machine learning expertise to fuel development of its insurance analytics platform. In addition, they intend to hire key roles in sales, engineering, and customer success. The company expects to double its workforce by this time next year. To learn more about Trava, visit travasecurity.com.
About Trava
Trava, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, exists to protect small- and medium-sized businesses from the potential damage of cyber threats. By integrating assessment, mitigation, and insurance into one, convenient cyber risk management platform, Trava enables business owners and IT professionals to operate secure, productive businesses without fear of interruption or loss caused by cyber incidents. To learn more, visit Schedule a Demo or follow on social: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.
About TDF Ventures
TDF Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm with offices in Washington, D.C., and Silicon Valley. TDF focuses on startups that serve enterprise markets within infrastructure, software, and services (IaaS, SaaS, XaaS). TDF believes in the power of technology to improve lives and support development initiatives via the TDF Foundation in parallel to its venture activity. To learn more, visit tdfventures.com.
About High Alpha
High Alpha, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a leading venture studio focused on conceiving, launching and scaling next-generation B2B SaaS companies. For more information, visit highalpha.com or follow on Twitter @highalpha.
About M25
M25 is a Chicago- and Indianapolis-based VC firm investing in Pre-Seed and Seed tech startups headquartered in the Midwest. They are the most active early stage firm in the region with 100+ portfolio companies across various industries. For more information, visit M25vc.com or follow on Twitter @M25vc.