Semgrep

Semgrep, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity company based in San Francisco that specializes in application security through advanced static code analysis. Originally founded in 2017 as r2c, the company rebranded in 2023 to align with its flagship open-source engine, which has become a standard tool for developers seeking to identify security vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle. By focusing on developer-friendly workflows, Semgrep aims to bridge the gap between security teams and engineering organizations. The company's platform provides a unified approach to security, integrating static analysis (SAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and secrets detection. By leveraging both rule-based analysis and modern AI reasoning, Semgrep helps organizations manage complex security risks, including business logic errors and vulnerabilities in third-party dependencies. With significant backing from venture capital and widespread adoption across major tech companies, Semgrep continues to innovate in the AppSec space, particularly through its recent advancements in AI-powered vulnerability detection.

Semgrep's mission is to make it expensive to exploit software by profoundly improving software security and reliability.

• Trusted by industry leaders including Snowflake, Figma, Slack, Dropbox, and Lyft
• Successful transition from open-source project to a comprehensive commercial AppSec platform
• Pioneered the use of Multimodal AI to reduce false positives in static analysis
• Supported by $100 million in Series D funding led by Menlo Ventures

Sources

• Official Semgrep Website
• Crunchbase Profile