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Area 1 Security
Cybersecurity · Redwood City, United States · Founded 2013
Finds and disrupts targeted phish preemptively and comprehensively across all traffic vectors—email, web, and network MoreLess
Area 1 Security is a cybersecurity startup that specializes in protecting businesses from phishing attacks and Business Email Compromise (BEC). Phishing is a type of cyberattack where attackers try to trick individuals into providing sensitive information, while BEC involves tricking employees into transferring money or sensitive data. Area 1 Security offers advanced protection against these threats, which are particularly challenging for companies using cloud-based services like G Suite and Office 365.
The company operates in the cybersecurity market, serving a wide range of clients from small businesses to large enterprises. Their primary customers are organizations that are migrating to the cloud and need robust security measures to protect their data and operations. Area 1 Security's business model revolves around providing a cloud-native solution that can be deployed quickly, often in under 60 minutes, without the need for installing additional hardware or software.
Area 1 Security makes money through a subscription-based model, where clients pay for ongoing access to their phishing protection services. They also partner with various technology and channel partners, including Microsoft, Google Cloud, and several cybersecurity firms, to enhance their service offerings and reach a broader audience.
The company is known for its proactive approach to cybersecurity, continuously updating its product based on customer feedback and the evolving threat landscape. In just one year, Area 1 Security successfully blocked 8 million phishing attacks, showcasing its effectiveness and reliability.
Keywords: Cybersecurity, Phishing Protection, BEC, Cloud-Native, G Suite, Office 365, Subscription Model, Partnerships, Rapid Deployment, Risk Reduction.
Company overview
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Redwood City, United States
- Employees
- 23
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 62.8
Valuation & funding
Area 1 Security funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Feb 2022 | $162M | $162M | Cloudflare | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jun 2020 | $25M | $160M | Kleiner Perkins · Icon Ventures · TTCP · ForgePoint Capital | — |
| SERIES COther financing | Oct 2018 | $32M | $128M | Kleiner Perkins | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Oct 2015 | $15M | $60M | Cowboy Ventures · Derek Smith · Ray Rothrock · First Round Capital | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Dec 2014 | $8M | $32M | DCVC · Ray Rothrock · AllegisCyber Capital · Cowboy Ventures | — |
| SEEDOther financing | May 2014 | Kleiner Perkins · Cowboy Ventures · First Round Capital · DCVC | — |
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