Dreadnode
Track on RadarDreadnode builds AI-powered offensive security tools and conducts applied research.
- Total raised
- $14M
- Employees
- 21
- Founded
- 2023
- Momentum
- 30
Cooling
Data updated August 2026
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Dreadnode is a cybersecurity company specializing in AI Security, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Bozeman, United States. It has raised $14M in total funding, employs about 21 people, and is privately held.
Dreadnode is a cybersecurity company focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and offensive security. The company's stated purpose is to demonstrate that AI can perform offensive security tasks at a level comparable to, or exceeding, human capability. The company's mission centers on advancing the state of offensive security by enabling more effective evaluation, testing, and deployment of AI models in security contexts. Their vision is oriented toward building AI systems that can be trusted to perform offensive tasks autonomously. Dreadnode's stated priorities include applied research, with a focus on building tools that enable researchers to conduct work in offensive AI. The team is composed of security researchers, AI research scientists, software architects, and engineers, with co-founders Will Pearce (CEO) and Nick Landers (CTO) leading the organization. The company has received investment from Decibel, Nextfront Capital, IQT (In-Q-Tel), Sands Capital, Indie, and Aviso Ventures, indicating backing from both commercial and government-adjacent investment entities. Dreadnode operates at the frontier of AI-enabled offensive security tooling and research, targeting use cases where AI models are evaluated and deployed for security testing purposes. Their team includes roles such as AI Research Scientists, Principal AI Research Engineers, Staff AI Security Researchers, and a Head of Policy, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach that spans technical research, product development, and policy considerations.
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When was Dreadnode founded?▾
Dreadnode was founded in 2023.
Where is Dreadnode headquartered?▾
Dreadnode is headquartered in Bozeman, United States.
How much funding has Dreadnode raised?▾
Dreadnode has raised a total of $14M in total funding.
Is Dreadnode public or private?▾
Dreadnode is a privately-held company.
How many employees does Dreadnode have?▾
Dreadnode has approximately 21 employees.