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accession: "0001193125-23-255052"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: null
cik: "0001777946"
company_name: "IronNet, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-10-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T00:51:54.490418+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 1.0
calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# IronNet files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; lists $32M+ in debt obligations

## Summary
- IronNet and subsidiary filed Chapter 11 petitions on Oct 12, 2023 in Delaware.
- Outstanding debt includes $7.55M to 3i, $15.475M to C5 affiliates, ~$8.475M to director-lenders, and $500K to Korr Acquisitions.
- Bankruptcy filings triggered immediate acceleration of all principal and interest; enforcement stayed by Bankruptcy Code.
- Ivona Smith elected as independent director with $30k/month fee; approved by Bankruptcy Court removal provisions.
- Company warns trading in its securities is highly speculative; recovery may be zero.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-255052
- form_type: 8-K
- cik: 0001777946
- company_name: IronNet, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-10-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.03, 2.04, 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1777946/000119312523255052/0001193125-23-255052-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1777946/000119312523255052/d549915d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Debt Financings
  IronNet, Inc. reported a default on convertible notes of senior unsecured convertible note in the principal amount of $7,553,333.33 with 3i, LP at not disclosed maturing September 15, 2022.
  - Instrument: convertible notes
  - Principal: senior unsecured convertible note in the principal amount of $7,553,333.33
  - Counterparty: 3i, LP
  - Rate: not disclosed
  - Maturity: September 15, 2022
  - Event: default
  source text: including (collectively, the “ Outstanding Indebtedness ”): • the senior unsecured convertible note issued to 3i, LP (“ 3i ”) on September 15, 2022 in the principal amount of $7,553,333.33 and the other transaction documents entered into in connection therewith, including the Securities Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement dated September 14, 2022; •
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1777946/000119312523255052/0001193125-23-255052-index.htm
- Debt Financings
  IronNet, Inc. reported a default on loan of secured promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $8,475,000 outstanding as of October 12, 202 with eight lenders including seven directors or entities affiliated with directors at not disclosed maturing not disclosed.
  - Instrument: loan
  - Principal: secured promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $8,475,000 outstanding as of October 12, 202
  - Counterparty: eight lenders including seven directors or entities affiliated with directors
  - Rate: not disclosed
  - Maturity: not disclosed
  - Event: default
  source text: the secured promissory notes issued in December 2022, April 2023, May 2023 and August 29, 2023 to a total of eight lenders, including seven lenders who are either directors of the Company or entities affiliated with directors of the Company in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $8,475,000 outstanding as of October 12, 2023, and the amended and restated security agreement related thereto
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1777946/000119312523255052/0001193125-23-255052-index.htm
- Debt Financings
  IronNet, Inc. reported a default on loan of secured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 outstanding as of October 12, 2023 with Korr Acquisitions Group, Inc. at not disclosed maturing not disclosed.
  - Instrument: loan
  - Principal: secured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 outstanding as of October 12, 2023
  - Counterparty: Korr Acquisitions Group, Inc.
  - Rate: not disclosed
  - Maturity: not disclosed
  - Event: default
  source text: the secured promissory note dated July 21, 2023 issued to Korr Acquisitions Group, Inc. in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 outstanding as of October 12, 2023
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1777946/000119312523255052/0001193125-23-255052-index.htm
- Distress & Bankruptcy
  IronNet, Inc. entered chapter 11 in United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (petition 2023-10-12).
  - Proceeding: chapter 11
  - Court: United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
  - Petition: 2023-10-12
  source text: On October 12, 2023 (the " Petition Date "), IronNet, Inc. (the " Company ") and its subsidiary, IronNet Cybersecurity, Inc. (collectively, the " Debtors "), filed voluntary petitions (the " Bankruptcy Petitions ") for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1777946/000119312523255052/0001193125-23-255052-index.htm
- Executive change
  Ivona Smith was elected as Independent Director at IronNet, Inc..
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Independent Director
  source text: On October 10, 2023, Ivona Smith was elected as a director of the Board of the Company, effective upon the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1777946/000119312523255052/0001193125-23-255052-index.htm

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