Socket Raises $60M Series C at a $1B Valuation to Help Enterprises Build Securely With AI

Led by Thrive Capital, the round brings Socket to unicorn status as enterprises race to adopt AI coding tools and look for ways to secure the third-party dependencies entering production without slowing down SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2026 – Socket today announced it has raised $60 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation. Led by Thrive CapitaI, with participation from a16z, Abstract Ventures, and Capital One Ventures, the round will support Socket’s next phase of growth as more…