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chainGuards
chainGuards is an early-stage investment firm led by Dan Lorenc focused on security infrastructure.
chainGuards
Chainguard provides trusted open source artifacts for every layer of your modern software stack—containers, language libraries, and VM images.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Kirkland
Corporate office
Kirkland, WA, United States
Principals
Dan Lorenc
Co-founder and CEO
Kim Lewandowski
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Matt Moore
Co-founder and CTO
Ville Aikas
Co-founder
Scott Nichols
Co-founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at chainGuards?
Dan Lorenc serves as co-founder and CEO. Kim Lewandowski acts as co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer. The remaining co-founders hold operating roles in technology and strategy.
Does chainGuards participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes direct investments at the seed stage. No fund commitments or SPV structures appear in available records.
What investment stages does chainGuards typically target?
Activity centers on Seed rounds. Co-investor participation has extended into Series A through Series D alongside named venture firms.
How does chainGuards source proprietary deal flow?
The firm draws from open-source security communities through its participation in the Linux Foundation and OpenSSF working groups.
Where does chainGuards maintain its headquarters?
The firm is based in Kirkland, Washington.
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