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PSafe

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Provides cloud solutions in the field of online safety

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2010Cybersecurity
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2015
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About PSafe

PSafe is a technology startup specializing in mobile security, privacy, and performance optimization. The company operates primarily in the cybersecurity market, offering a suite of applications under the "dfndr" brand. These apps are designed to protect users' mobile devices from various threats, enhance device performance, and ensure user privacy.

PSafe's flagship product, dfndr security, is an all-in-one mobile application that provides comprehensive protection against cyber threats. It detects and warns users about potentially harmful links, including fake news and phishing attempts, before they click on them. The app also includes features like a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to secure internet connections and protect user data from being intercepted.

In addition to security, PSafe offers dfndr performance, an app focused on optimizing device performance. This includes features like battery and storage savers, which help extend battery life and free up storage space by removing redundant files and photos. The app also improves processor speed by cleaning up junk files and closing bandwidth-draining applications.

PSafe serves a broad range of clients, primarily individual consumers who use Android devices. The company's products are trusted by millions, with over 300 million installs worldwide. This wide user base highlights the effectiveness and reliability of PSafe's solutions.

The business model of PSafe revolves around offering free versions of their apps with basic features, while monetizing through premium subscriptions that unlock advanced functionalities. This freemium model allows users to try the basic services at no cost and opt for paid plans if they need more comprehensive protection and performance enhancements.

PSafe makes money through these premium subscriptions, as well as through in-app advertisements. The company also collaborates with other businesses for advertising opportunities, leveraging its large user base to generate additional revenue.

In summary, PSafe is a key player in the mobile cybersecurity and performance optimization market, providing essential tools to protect and enhance the user experience on mobile devices.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2010
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
6
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
59.7/100
Industry
Security
Sub-industry
Cloud & Infrastructure
Sector
Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES DOther financing Jul 2015 $30M $120M Redpoint eventures · Redpoint · Pinnacle Ventures —
SERIES COther financing Nov 2014 $15M $60M Redpoint —
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Growth signals

PSafe website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for PSafe is 130K monthly website visits, up 18.2% over the last three months. PSafe's team grew 200% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits130K 3-month web change+18.2% 1-year team growth+200%
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Investors

5 investors on the cap table

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Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • Grupo Xango

Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage

  • Qihoo 360 Technology
  • Redpoint
  • Redpoint eventures
  • Pinnacle Ventures
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇧🇷 Brazil75%
🇺🇸 United States25%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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