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Professional services firm dealing exclusively in the areas of security architecture and engineering

Herndon, United StatesFounded 1998Platform
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2005
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Netsec

Netsec (netsec.net) operates as a specialized managed IT and cybersecurity provider, focusing on delivering strategic technology solutions to support business growth. The firm was established by Gianluca Varisco and Guglielmo Reina, who bring a substantial history from their tenures at Rocket Internet. Gianluca Varisco, the CEO, previously held the position of CISO at Rocket Internet, where he managed IT and cybersecurity for companies with revenues exceeding €2B. His career also includes leading national security for Italy's Digital Transformation Team and serving as a Principal Security Architect at Google Cloud. Guglielmo Reina, the CFO, was part of Rocket Internet's investment team, managing over 30 M&A and funding transactions, and later served as an investor at Global Founders Capital and VP Operations at 468 Capital.

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The company's central mission is to make enterprise-level security accessible to organizations of all scales. It targets growing small to medium-sized businesses, particularly in the UK, offering solutions that extend beyond a simple helpdesk to function as a strategic technology partner. The business model is centered on a comprehensive, all-in-one managed services package billed at a predictable monthly cost. This subscription-based service provides clients with enterprise-grade security, on-demand IT support, and strategic consulting. Revenue is generated through these recurring service packages and potentially through individual services like IT procurement and specialized consulting projects.

Netsec's service portfolio is designed to handle every aspect of a client's IT infrastructure, from security and support to strategy and procurement. Key offerings include fully or partially managed IT support, expert consulting for technology planning, and hardware/software procurement through a partner network. The firm also delivers robust cybersecurity services, network installations, and support tailored to specific industry needs, including finance and professional services. This integrated approach allows Netsec to act as a trusted technology partner, embedding its account managers within client operations to provide customized and scalable solutions. They have worked with over 200 companies, supporting more than 40,000 employees and managing over 70,000 devices.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
1998
Headquarters
Herndon, United States
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
15.7/100
Sector
Platform
Client focus
b2b
Links
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Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit Jan 2005 $105M $105M MCI —
SERIES AEquity / VC Oct 2000 $15M $60M E*TRADE —
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Netsec website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Netsec is 380 monthly website visits, down 50.6% over the last three months.

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3 investors on the cap table

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Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • Mobius Venture Capital
  • E*TRADE

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • MCI
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