Next Generation SOAR — Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) tools are software products that enable organizations to automate or semi-automate security tasks. This enables a quicker response to attacks and the overall strengthening of a company’s cybersecurity system. The number of security attacks that organizations face is only going to increase. SOAR makes…

The future of hiring is here. — The Future of Work is a projection of how the way we work will evolve. We’ve seen monumental changes over the past few years with the rise of the gig economy, the Great Resignation and the shift to remote work. …

Automating the Office of the CFO — A growing number of corporate accountants are seeking to modernize their tech stack to cut down on the time they spend on data entry and other mechanical tasks. This allows accountants more time to focus on driving strategy and growth. Gappify, whose leadership team consists of CPAs and former Big…

The embedded fintech platform for platforms. — As vertical SaaS platforms increasingly become the system of record in their industry, customers look to them for expanded capabilities, including payment and banking tools. …

Bringing the metaverse to enterprise. — More and more people are turning to extended reality (XR) as a key tool in the operation and growth of their organizations. XR is being used by corporations to train employees, by doctors to treat patients and by schools to teach students. However, they face significant hurdles in expanding their…

Congratulations, team Braze! — Last month we celebrated Braze becoming a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: BRZE). Rally Ventures led Braze’s Series A financing in 2013, and we’ve been proud to partner with the company on its entrepreneurial journey ever since that initial investment. Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers customer-centric interactions…

By Rally Managing Director Charles Beeler — I recently dug into the Backtrace story with Founders Abel Mathew and Samy Al Bahra. We covered everything from our first meeting in South Philly to Backtrace’s successful sale to Sauce Labs earlier this year. In part two of the Backtrace story, I’m taking a deep dive into four questions…

By Rally Managing Director Charles Beeler — I first met the Backtrace co-founders at a sports bar in South Philly during the 2014 World Cup. Abel Mathew and Samy Al Bahra rented a car and drove down from New York City to meet me while I was in town for a family reunion. …

Jessi Howard will lead Rally’s HR practice and operate as a fractional CPO for the Rally portfolio. — We’re excited to announce that Jessi Howard is joining Rally Ventures as our Chief People Officer (CPO). She will lead Rally’s HR practice and operate as a fractional CPO for the Rally portfolio, providing strategic guidance and tactical support. Jessi brings 20+ years of experience in tech HR to the…