FileTrek

About FileTrek

FileTrek emerged from a company originally incorporated as GridIron Software in 2001, which later evolved to focus on managing networked computers and tracking data. Around 2012, under the leadership of CEO Dale Quayle, the company pivoted to address the growing market for cloud-based file-sharing services, rebranding as FileTrek. This iteration of the business was privately held, with offices in Los Angeles, California, and Ottawa, Canada. The company's trajectory shifted towards security, leveraging its data tracking expertise to become Interset, a firm specializing in behavioral analytics and advanced threat detection.

As FileTrek, the company provided a software solution for mobile content management and tracking, aiming to give organizations visibility into file sharing, syncing, and versioning activities. Its platform was designed for secure file sharing and project collaboration, serving clients who required enhanced, compliance-friendly audit reporting. The business model appeared to be subscription-based, with Team and Enterprise accounts. A key feature was a management dashboard, also available as an iPad application, that allowed managers to transparently monitor the flow of projects and data in real-time. This tool was particularly useful for workgroups with frequently updated files, such as those in sales, creative services, and healthcare.

The underlying technology focused on tracking the chain of custody for unstructured data, which formed the basis for its evolution into a security-focused entity. As Interset, the company developed an Advanced Threat Detection Platform that used machine learning and behavioral analytics to identify insider threats and unauthorized data access. In early 2012, FileTrek announced it had raised $10 million in funding. The company's journey continued as Interset, which raised a further $10 million in 2015 with investors including Toba Capital and Informatica, before its eventual acquisition.