Hunted Labs, an open source cybersecurity startup, has secured a $3 million seed investment from Red Cell Partners, led by former NSA deputy director George Barnes. This investment marks Barnes's first venture capital effort after his tenure at the NSA. Hunted Labs aims to address concerns over the origins of open source software contributions, an issue highlighted by past security breaches. The startup has already landed contracts, including a $1.79 million deal with the Space Development Agency. Founded by Hayden Smith and his team, Hunted Labs focuses on software threat management amidst a competitive landscape.