Tech Company Financing Transactions

Minimus Funding Round

Minimus, based in Baton Rouge, secured $51 million in investment from Mayfield Fund and YL Ventures.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
4/28/2025
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$51,000,000
Round
Seed
Proceeds Purpose
Minimus offers a solution that is said to radically reduce cloud software vulnerabilities. The company's platform transforms application security by breaking free from the cycle of detection, triage and remediation, allowing chief information security officers and developers to entirely avoid nearly all vulnerabilities.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Security
Mailing Address
10202 Perkins Rowe E-160
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address
Overview
Minimus is a cybersecurity company specializing in providing secure, minimal container images to help organizations reduce CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) risks. Their platform offers tools to accelerate compliance, prioritize remediation, and ensure maximum security with minimal effort. Minimus aims to simplify container security by delivering always-up-to-date, patch-ready images that integrate seamlessly into development workflows.
Profile
Minimus LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Minimus Company Twitter Account
Company News
Minimus News
Facebook
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YouTube
Minimus on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Bernstein
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Chief Operating Officer
Brian Lake
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Chief Technical Officer
John Morello
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Co-Founder
Dima Stopel
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