Our Mission
At Capture The Bug, the mission is to make continuous security assurance accessible, practical, and outcome-driven for modern software teams. Security should not be a once-a-year checkbox or an expensive point-in-time exercise. Capture The Bug exists to replace outdated penetration testing models with a continuous, expert-led security approach that evolves as fast as the software it protects.
The platform bridges the gap between engineering teams, security leaders, and trusted offensive security experts - enabling organisations to identify real risk earlier, fix vulnerabilities faster, and prove security maturity with confidence. Capture The Bug is building a future where security is embedded into how software is built, shipped, and scaled - helping companies move faster without compromising trust, compliance, or customer safety.
Core Values & Company Culture
The principles that guide everything we do and shape our community
Innovation
We innovate with intent - not novelty. Every feature, workflow, and testing model is designed to reduce real-world risk, shorten remediation cycles, and help teams ship secure software faster.
Transparency
Security only works when trust exists. We operate with clarity across testing scope, findings, remediation progress, and reporting - giving engineering teams, CISOs, and auditors a shared, real-time view of risk.
Accountability
We set bold goals and pursue them responsibly. From building a global PTaaS platform out of New Zealand to targeting $10M ARR, ambition at Capture The Bug is matched by execution, discipline, and measurable impact.
Ownership
We act like owners - because security demands it. Every team member takes responsibility for outcomes, makes decisions close to the customer, and is empowered to raise the bar on quality, reliability, and integrity.
Our Advisors
Guided by global leaders shaping the future of offensive security
Capture The Bug is backed by operators, technologists, and industry leaders who have built, scaled, and governed some of the world’s most influential technology platforms. Their guidance helps us set the standard for the next generation of enterprise-grade offensive security.
Ellen K. Pao
Strategic Advisor
Former CEO of Reddit | Tech Investor & Author
Ellen brings unparalleled experience in scaling technology companies, navigating governance at global scale, and building resilient organisations. She advises Capture The Bug on long-term strategy, leadership, and global expansion as we build a category-defining offensive security platform.
James Tramel
Strategic Advisor & US Commercial Lead
Former Microsoft Product Leader (GitHub, Azure, Copilot)
James leads Capture The Bug’s commercial strategy in North America, supporting enterprise adoption, strategic partnerships, and market entry. His experience scaling developer and security products at Microsoft helps position Capture The Bug as a trusted platform for large enterprises in the US.
Dr. Vimal Kumar
Cybersecurity Advisor
Senior Lecturer & Head of the Cyber Security Lab, University of Waikato
Dr Kumar brings deep academic and research expertise to Capture The Bug’s security methodology. He supports the platform’s technical rigor, research-led innovation, and alignment with emerging threat landscapes, ensuring our offensive security approach remains ahead of the curve.
Sarah (Forbes) Webb
Growth Advisor
COO at LawVu | Former Amazon Leader
Sarah advises Capture The Bug on scaling growth, go-to-market execution, and operational excellence. With experience leading high-growth SaaS businesses and global teams, she helps translate product strength into sustained customer adoption and commercial momentum.
Together, our advisors help Capture The Bug set a new benchmark for how modern enterprises buy, run, and scale offensive security - moving the industry beyond one-off pentests toward continuous, platform-driven assurance.