Building on a Strong Foundation

First and foremost, I want to express my deep gratitude to Howard for his exceptional leadership over the past five years. When Howard joined Cyberhaven, the company was essentially a research lab—our founders had won a DARPA Cybersecurity Challenge and were pioneering advanced data lineage and graph database technology with the vision of creating autonomous data security powered by AI. Under Howard's guidance, Cyberhaven transformed from that research foundation into the commercially successful, category-defining data security leader we are today.

Howard's strategic vision and leadership positioned us at the forefront of data security innovation. His commitment to excellence has set a high bar, and I'm grateful for the close collaboration we've enjoyed over the past three months to ensure a seamless transition. I'm also delighted that Howard will continue contributing his valuable insights as a member of our Board of Directors.

A Pivotal Moment in Data Security

This transition comes at an exciting time for Cyberhaven. Over the past 12 months we’ve raised over $180 million in funding, propelling us to a $1 billion valuation—a sevenfold increase in just one year. This investment reflects the market's confidence in our approach and the critical nature of our mission: protecting the world's most sensitive data.

The explosion of AI and cloud technologies has fundamentally changed how data moves and transforms within organizations. Data is no longer confined to files; it's highly fragmented and constantly in motion—spreading across endpoints, cloud platforms, and AI systems in ways that traditional security tools cannot effectively track or protect.

Our revolutionary approach centers on data lineage—the ability to trace how data originates, moves, and transforms throughout an organization at a scale and precision unmatched by any other solution. This AI-powered foundation provides unparalleled real-time observability of data flows and unprecedented precision for detecting and stopping threats to data as they happen.

A New Milestone in Our Journey

As we look to the future, I'm incredibly bullish about Cyberhaven's trajectory. We now have over 200 employees (our incredible "Tracers"), a growing base of marquee customers including some of the world's most innovative companies, and the capital to fuel our next phase of expansion.

Rest assured, there will be no change in our vision or direction. We remain committed to building the category-defining data security platform to tackle the most difficult challenges facing enterprise security teams with our fundamentally differentiated approach. We will continue delivering on our mission to give organizations complete visibility and real-time control over their data, regardless of how it transforms or where it flows.

Our Commitment to Our Community

To our customers: your success remains our top priority. We will continue to deliver the exceptional service and innovative solutions you've come to expect from Cyberhaven. Nothing changes: your Cyberhaven team, our vision for the future, our unwavering focus on your success all remain the same.

To our investors and partners: Thank you for your continued trust and support. We are excited to build on our momentum and deliver even greater value as we grow.

To our team, our Tracers: You are the heart of Cyberhaven's success. I'm committed to fostering our world-class culture and supporting your well-being as we work together to protect the world's most sensitive data. Your dedication, creativity, and passion make Cyberhaven what it is today, and I couldn't be more proud to lead such an exceptional team.

Looking Forward

As we embark on this next chapter together, I'm confident Cyberhaven is positioned to capitalize on the tremendous market opportunity ahead. We've built something truly special—a revolutionary approach to data security at a time when the world needs it most.

I look forward to connecting with many of you in the coming weeks and months as we accelerate our growth and continue to revolutionize data security in an AI-driven world.

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