StackHawk Raises $10M Series A to Put Application Security in the Hands of Developers

StackHawk, a Denver-based application security startup, has secured $10 million in Series A funding led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from previous investors. The company, launched just over a year ago, addresses the growing demand for integrating security testing into the development process, a shift known in the industry as "shifting security left." By embedding automated dynamic application security testing (DAST) into the CI/CD pipeline, StackHawk enables developers to detect and fix vulnerabilities early in the software development life cycle, aligning with modern DevOps practices and enhancing application security. This approach is appreciated by companies like VanMoof and analysts like Katie Teitler, who highlight the platform's ease of use and alignment with development workflows. Founded by Joni Klippert and a team with extensive DevOps and security experience, StackHawk aims to make application security testing accessible to developers, further supported by its continued investment in product development and market expansion.