News Summary

• May Chen-Contino is CEO of Unit 221B, a women-led cybersecurity firm.
• The company helps enterprises and law enforcement fight cybercriminals who move seamlessly between online and real-world crimes.
• Its researchers track “criminal chatter” across encrypted channels, social networks, and dark-web forums, transforming data into actionable insights.
• The $5 million seed round, led by J2 Ventures, gives the company resources to expand its platform and partnerships.
• When a threat actor endangers employees or consumers, the team’s job doesn’t end with an alert—it ends when the perpetrator is identified, disrupted, or brought to justice.