Ossprey Raises $2.65M Pre-seed

Ossprey, a UK-based software supply chain security startup, has secured $2.65 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. The company specializes in technology that detects malicious code in open-source software before it reaches production environments, helping organizations maintain security without disrupting development workflows.

Investors

The round was led by Episode 1 Ventures, with participation from Osney Capital and Octopus Ventures.

Ossprey Use of Funds

Ossprey intends to use the capital to accelerate its product development, expand its engineering and commercial teams, and support international growth across the UK, Europe, and North America.

About Ossprey

Founded in 2026 by Nate Dunning and David Read, Ossprey provides security solutions for software supply chains. The company platform helps developers detect malicious code within open-source components, enabling teams to build and deploy software securely at the speed required by modern AI-accelerated workflows.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://ossprey.com

Company: Ossprey
Raised: $2.65M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: July 22, 2026
Lead Investor: Episode 1 Ventures
Additional Investors: Osney Capital, Octopus Ventures
Software Category: Software Supply Chain Security
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/07/22/ossprey-secures-265m-to-stop-software-supply-chain-attacks/