Metasploit Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2003

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

Metasploit General Information

Description

Developer of penetration testing software for developers and security professionals to verify vulnerabilities and manage security assessments. The company provides an open-source exploit framework used for professional penetration testing and security research.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • Austin, TX
  • United States
Primary Industry
Network Management Software
Other Industries
Systems and Information Management
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
Cybersecurity, SaaS, TMT
Corporate Office
  • Austin, TX
  • United States

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Metasploit Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA
Post-Val Status Debt

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Metasploit Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of penetration testing software for developers and security professionals to verify vulnerabilities and manage
Network Management Software
Austin, TX

Redwood City, CA
 

Miami, FL
 
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Metasploit Competitors (17)

One of Metasploit’s 17 competitors is Synack, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Redwood City, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Synack Venture Capital-Backed Redwood City, CA
SCYTHE Venture Capital-Backed Miami, FL
Pentera Venture Capital-Backed Petah Tikva, Israel
Alert Logic Private Equity-Backed Eden Prairie, MN
YesWeHack Venture Capital-Backed Paris, France
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Metasploit FAQs

  • When was Metasploit founded?

    Metasploit was founded in 2003.

  • Where is Metasploit headquartered?

    Metasploit is headquartered in Austin, TX.

  • What industry is Metasploit in?

    Metasploit’s primary industry is Network Management Software.

  • Is Metasploit a private or public company?

    Metasploit is a Private company.

  • What is Metasploit’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Metasploit is .

  • Who are Metasploit’s competitors?

    Synack, SCYTHE, Pentera, Alert Logic, and YesWeHack are some of the 17 competitors of Metasploit.

  • When was Metasploit acquired?

    Metasploit was acquired on 19-Aug-2009.

  • Who acquired Metasploit?

    Metasploit was acquired by Rapid7.

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