Summary: Open source security startup Hopper has announced its emergence from stealth mode, securing .6 million in funding to support its innovative platform for managing open source software risks. Founded by Roy Gottlieb and Oron Gutman, Hopper aims to provide a more efficient alternative to traditional software composition analysis (SCA). The platform is designed to enhance application security by addressing common challenges such as false positives and alert fatigue while offering precise vulnerability pinpointing capabilities.
Affected: Organizations using open source software (OSS)
Keypoints :
- Hopper is founded by Roy Gottlieb and Oron Gutman, named after programming pioneer Grace Hopper.
- The platform offers features like function-level reachability, automated asset discovery, and hidden vulnerability detection without the need for agents or CI changes.
- Hopper raised .6 million in seed funding from various investors, emphasizing its goal of making open-source security fast and developer-friendly.