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Emerging Tech Research: Information Security

November 12, 2019

This emerging tech research report includes market maps of VC-backed companies, business model descriptions, and an overview of key investors and acquirers within the information security (Infosec) industry. It segments infosec into key product categories, analyzing VC investment trends, recent exits and commercial opportunities in each. The report provides an overview of the "cyber kill chain" of enterprise data breaches and the security technologies that are used along each part of the chain.

Thoma Bravo deal sees cybersecurity giant fall back into private hands

October 14, 2019

US-based private equity investor Thoma Bravo has agreed to acquire Sophos in a deal that values the company at more than $3.9 billion.

Emerging Tech Research: Information Security

August 22, 2019

This emerging tech report segments the information security vertical across six core product categories and identifies leading innovations in each segment. The proliferation of vulnerabilities in the modern enterprise including the cloud, IoT and mobile devices has created opportunities for innovative startups to rapidly scale. This report assesses the drivers of VC deal and exit activity in the space and provides an outlook for startups in the industry.

Cloudflare's IPO filing at a glance: rising revenue, falling losses and risky customers

August 15, 2019

Web services provider Cloudflare has released its IPO prospectus, and while its financials seem largely positive, the controversial content of websites like 8chan is a key risk factor.

KKR creates a unicorn & bets $500M on flipping houses

June 12, 2019

KKR is leading a new $300 million investment in KnowBe4 at a $1 billion valuation, and it's also doubling its stake in Toorak Capital Partners, which invests in so-called flip loans.

Wall Street goes wild for CrowdStrike after $6.1B cybersecurity exit

June 12, 2019

CrowdStrike debuted on the NASDAQ to a pop of over 70% from an already upwardly revised debut price of $34. NASDAQ's Nelson Griggs welcomed CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz, right, to the exchange Wednesday.

The top 11 VC investors in cybersecurity

June 10, 2019

Cybersecurity will likely continue to be a valuable industry as long as the internet and its accompanying threats persist. We took a look at the top investors in the sector.

Venture investment at the nexus of cybersecurity and AI/ML

June 5, 2019

Venture capital investment at the nexus of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) has never been more robust. This industry brief examines funding trends driven by advances in the development of intelligent threat detection tools.

The story of CrowdStrike's record-setting cyber IPO [datagraphic]

May 29, 2019

CrowdStrike has set terms for what would be the biggest cybersecurity IPO for a VC-backed company in the US. We took a look at the company's journey from founding to Wall Street.

CrowdStrike settles lawsuit as it preps for IPO

May 28, 2019

After two years, software developer CrowdStrike has settled a lawsuit with NSS Labs related to product testing. The settlement comes not long after the cybersecurity unicorn filed to go public.

PE-backed NSO Group embroiled in WhatsApp hacking scandal

May 16, 2019

One of the most popular apps in the world revealed a major security breach this week, and an Israeli company with private equity backing may be to blame.

Cofense deal highlights strategy shift from US foreign investment watchdog

April 12, 2019

Pamplona Capital Management's investment in Cofense is the latest deal to be investigated by CFIUS, as concerns over foreign investment in the US continue to grow.

New name, no problem: Keyfactor preps for future of cybersecurity with $77M funding

January 22, 2019

As the traditional internet makes room for the Internet of Things, theres one cybersecurity company thats been steadily growing since the days of dial-up.

Blackberry still exists, buys Cylance from heavyweights for $1.4B

November 16, 2018

Blackberry, the Canadian tech company behind the coolest phone of 2009, has agreed to acquire AI and cybersecurity specialist Cylance from a host of VC and PE backers for $1.4 billion in cash.

Safety first: Thoma Bravo's near-$1B takeover continues cybersecurity push

November 5, 2018

Software is well on its way to eating the world. And private equity is in hot pursuit of the cybersecurity companies that make up one of the sector’s most lucrative subsets.

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