Original Post: r2c's Series B funding
r2c aims to solve the problem of security tools not being developer-first by introducing a $27 million Series B funding round led by Felicis Ventures, alongside Redpoint Ventures and Sequoia Capital. They’re also announcing the integration of their open-source security tool, Semgrep, with GitLab. GitLab Secure team is transitioning their analyzers to Semgrep with the GitLab 14 release now featuring Semgrep as the default SAST analyzer for JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.
r2c’s mission is to equip developers with security tools that simplify rather than complicate the development process, especially in a future where software is pivotal to everything from medical equipment to autonomous vehicles. They emphasize the need for security tools that are integrated throughout the development lifecycle, as opposed to traditional tools that are only fit for the end of the waterfall pipeline.
Since their Series A funding, r2c has seen significant adoption of Semgrep by industry-leading companies like Salesforce, Dropbox, and Stripe, as well as contributions from renowned security consultancies and developers. Their community has played a vital role in expanding Semgrep’s capabilities, including support for additional programming languages.
Their collaboration with GitLab demonstrates a significant endorsement of their technology, with GitLab planning to transition more analyzers to Semgrep over time. This partnership aims to make Semgrep available for more languages within GitLab SAST, enhancing developer security practices.
For specifics on the integration and latest updates, r2c directs readers to their technical announcement post.
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