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Avanan
Uses AI to protect cloud email and collaboration suites from cyber attacks
About Avanan
Avanan operates in the cybersecurity market, focusing on cloud-native security solutions for connected cloud applications such as OneDrive, Google Drive, and Teams. The company serves businesses that rely on cloud-based applications, providing a robust defense against advanced threats like phishing and malware that often bypass traditional security measures. Avanan's unique architecture is designed specifically for the cloud, allowing for rapid deployment and configuration with minimal effort. The business model revolves around offering a SaaS platform that integrates seamlessly with existing cloud environments, enabling clients to enhance their security posture without significant infrastructure changes. Revenue is generated through subscription-based services, with options for free trials to attract potential customers. Avanan's solution is particularly appealing to organizations seeking to augment their existing security frameworks, especially those using Microsoft Office 365, as it has proven to be more effective than Microsoft ATP in blocking threats. Keywords: cloud security, phishing protection, malware defense, SaaS, cloud applications, Office 365, rapid deployment, subscription model, cybersecurity, threat prevention.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 86
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 60.6/100
- Industry
- Security
- Sub-industry
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Sector
- Testing, Encryption, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Data Protection, Appliances, User Behavior, Spear Phishing, Ransomware, Cybersecurity
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Aug 2021 | $280M | $280M | Check Point | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Dec 2018 | $25M | $100M | Greenfield Partners · StageOne Ventures · Magma Venture Partners | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Avanan is 3K monthly website visits, down 44.4% over the last three months. Avanan's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Magma Venture Partners
StageOne Ventures
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
TPG- GGGreenfield Cities Holdings - GFC
Greenfield Partners
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Check Point
Future Labs
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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