Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- Blackwell Security, a healthcare-focused cybersecurity company, secured $13 million in funding led by General Catalyst and Rally Ventures.
- Geyer Jones has been appointed as the company’s first CEO.
Healthcare cybersecurity company Blackwell Security has raised $13 million in funding led by General Catalyst and Rally Ventures. The company, co-created by the two investors, has appointed Geyer Jones as its first CEO. Blackwell specializes in tailoring cybersecurity solutions for health systems and providers, offering Managed Healthcare Extended Detection and Response to address specific cybersecurity needs within healthcare organizations. The partnership with General Catalyst has allowed Blackwell to accelerate feedback and testing time and bring best-in-class cybersecurity programs to healthcare organizations of all sizes. The company plans to use the funding to expand security operations, enhance threat detection and response capabilities, and customize automated-response playbooks within its MHXDR platform. By integrating existing technology solutions, Blackwell aims to provide a high level of defense without disrupting the customer’s environment.
