Cylance Overview
- Year Founded
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2012
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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383
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$160M
Cylance General Information
Description
Developer of a cloud-based cybersecurity platform designed to predict and prevent the execution of advanced threats and malware. The company's platform develops antivirus programs and other computer software that prevent and detect viruses and malware, enabling clients to block computer viruses or malware before they affect their computers.
Contact Information
Website
www.cylance.comCorporate Office
- 400 Spectrum Center Drive
- Suite 900
- Irvine, CA 92618
- United States
Corporate Office
- 400 Spectrum Center Drive
- Suite 900
- Irvine, CA 92618
- United States
Cylance Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8. Merger/Acquisition | 16-Dec-2024 | $160M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 7. Merger/Acquisition | 21-Feb-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series E) | 01-Jul-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Jan-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 08-Jun-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 28-Jul-2015 | Completed | Startup | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 01-Feb-2014 | $20M | $35M | Completed | Startup | |
| 1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 13-Feb-2013 | $15M | $15M | Completed | Startup |
Cylance Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate ($) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D | ||||||||
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B | 6,645,653 | $0.000100 | $0.24 | $3.01 | $3.01 | 1x | $3.01 | 14.77% |
| Series A | 11,184,012 | $0.000100 | $0.11 | $1.34 | $1.34 | 1x | $1.34 | 24.86% |
Cylance Comparisons
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Cylance Competitors (54)
One of Cylance’s 54 competitors is GuruCul, a Corporation company based in El Segundo, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuruCul | Corporation | El Segundo, CA | ||||
| Cybereason | Venture Capital-Backed | La Jolla, CA | ||||
| Avira Operations | Formerly PE-Backed | Tettnang, Germany | ||||
| BitDefender | Private Equity-Backed | Bucharest, Romania | ||||
| Minerva Labs | Formerly VC-backed | Petah Tikva, Israel |
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Cylance Patents
Cylance Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20250086093-A1 | Detecting unwanted software using a machine learning operation | Pending | 12-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-20250086520-A1 | Determining a priority score of a computer system alert by using a machine learning operation | Pending | 12-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-20240412037-A1 | Processing labeled data in a machine learning operation | Pending | 07-Jun-2023 | ||
| EP-4475048-A1 | Processing labeled data in a machine learning operation | Pending | 07-Jun-2023 | ||
| US-20230186073-A1 | Methods and systems for training a neural network based on impure data | Pending | 15-Dec-2021 | G06N3/08 |
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Cylance Former Investors (22)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asadel Venture Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Blackberry | Corporation | Majority | ||
| Blackstone | PE/Buyout | Minority | ||
| Blackstone Innovations Investments | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Capital One Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority |
Cylance Acquisitions (2)
Cylance’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with SpearPoint Security Services. The deal was made on 17-Jan-2013.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpearPoint Security Services | 17-Jan-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Consulting Services (B2B) | ||
| Ridgeway Internet Security | 02-Oct-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Network Management Software |
Cylance FAQs
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When was Cylance founded?
Cylance was founded in 2012.
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Where is Cylance headquartered?
Cylance is headquartered in Irvine, CA.
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What is the size of Cylance?
Cylance has 383 total employees.
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What industry is Cylance in?
Cylance’s primary industry is Network Management Software.
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Is Cylance a private or public company?
Cylance is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Cylance?
The current valuation of Cylance is .
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What is Cylance’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Cylance is .
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How much funding has Cylance raised over time?
Cylance has raised $327M.
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Who are Cylance’s investors?
Asadel Venture Partners, Blackberry, Blackstone, Blackstone Innovations Investments, and Capital One Ventures are 5 of 22 investors who have invested in Cylance.
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Who are Cylance’s competitors?
GuruCul, Cybereason, Avira Operations, BitDefender, and Minerva Labs are some of the 54 competitors of Cylance.
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When was Cylance acquired?
Cylance was acquired on 16-Dec-2024.
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Who acquired Cylance?
Cylance was acquired by Arctic Wolf.
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