Perception Point Overview
- Year Founded
-
2015

- Status
-
Acquired/Merged
- Employees
-
134

- Latest Deal Type
-
M&A
Perception Point General Information
Description
Developer of a cloud-based platform designed to prevent cyber threats across all enterprise collaboration channels. The company's AI-powered cyber security platform directly accesses a computer system's CPU to detect and prevent attacks before exploitation at the earliest possible stage, enabling businesses to protect their data and network from phishing and other attacks.
Contact Information
Website
www.perception-point.io(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- PMB 98147
- 6 Liberty Square
- Boston, MA 02109
- United States
Corporate Office
- PMB 98147
- 6 Liberty Square
- Boston, MA 02109
- United States
Perception Point Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13. Merger/Acquisition | 11-Dec-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
12. Later Stage VC | 02-Dec-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
11. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
10. Later Stage VC (Series C3) | 22-Aug-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
9. Equity Crowdfunding | 10-Aug-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
8. Later Stage VC | 17-Jul-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
7. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 21-Apr-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
6. Equity Crowdfunding | 17-Feb-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
5. Equity Crowdfunding | 14-Oct-2020 | $278K | $22.1M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
4. Equity Crowdfunding | 02-Dec-2019 | $1.78M | $21.8M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Perception Point Cap Table
Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preferred C-2 | ||||||||
Preferred C-1 | ||||||||
Preferred B-2 | ||||||||
Preferred B-1 | ||||||||
Preferred B | 7,872,787 | $1.12 | $1.12 | 1x | $1.12 | 20.1% | ||
Preferred A | 1,918,325 | $1.09 | $1.09 | 1x | $1.09 | 5.06% |
Perception Point Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
Perception Point Competitors (68)
One of Perception Point’s 68 competitors is Exabeam, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Foster City, CA.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exabeam | Private Equity-Backed | Foster City, CA | ||||
Securonix | Venture Capital-Backed | Addison, TX | ||||
Morphisec | Venture Capital-Backed | Beer Sheva, Israel | ||||
Sophos | Private Equity-Backed | Abingdon, United Kingdom | ||||
ForeScout Technologies | Private Equity-Backed | San Jose, CA |
Perception Point Patents
Perception Point Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
US-20200285734-A1 | Operating a security zone on an air-gapped endpoint | Inactive | 23-Jan-2017 | ||
US-20210109903-A1 | Unified file system on air-gapped endpoints | Inactive | 23-Jan-2017 | ||
EP-3535681-A1 | System and method for detecting and for alerting of exploits in computerized systems | Active | 07-Nov-2016 | ||
US-20190258806-A1 | System and method for detecting and for alerting of exploits in computerized systems | Active | 07-Nov-2016 | ||
EP-3535681-A4 | System and method for detecting and for alerting of exploits in computerized systems | Active | 07-Nov-2016 | G06F21/577 |
Perception Point Signals
Perception Point Former Investors (17)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
---|---|---|---|---|
7thirty Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Armis | VC-Backed Company | Minority | ||
Bossa Invest | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
CYBER@StationF | Accelerator/Incubator | |||
Crescendo Venture Partners | Venture Capital | Minority |
Perception Point Acquisitions (1)
Perception Point’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Hysolate. The deal was made on 22-Mar-2022.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hysolate | 22-Mar-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Network Management Software |
Perception Point FAQs
-
When was Perception Point founded?
Perception Point was founded in 2015.
-
Where is Perception Point headquartered?
Perception Point is headquartered in Boston, MA.
-
What is the size of Perception Point?
Perception Point has 134 total employees.
-
What industry is Perception Point in?
Perception Point’s primary industry is Network Management Software.
-
Is Perception Point a private or public company?
Perception Point is a Private company.
-
What is Perception Point’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Perception Point is
. -
How much funding has Perception Point raised over time?
Perception Point has raised $74.2M.
-
Who are Perception Point’s investors?
7thirty Capital, Armis, Bossa Invest, CYBER@StationF, and Crescendo Venture Partners are 5 of 17 investors who have invested in Perception Point.
-
Who are Perception Point’s competitors?
Exabeam, Securonix, Morphisec, Sophos, and ForeScout Technologies are some of the 68 competitors of Perception Point.
-
When was Perception Point acquired?
Perception Point was acquired on 11-Dec-2024.
-
Who acquired Perception Point?
Perception Point was acquired by Fortinet.
Data Transparency
-
Meet our data hygiene team
Discover how our experts ensure you’re getting the most accurate financial data in the industry.
Read blog » -
How PitchBook sources data
Our data operations team has logged over 3.5 million hours researching, organizing, and integrating the information you need most.
Discover our process »