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ScanSafe
A web filtering and scanning cloud service that enables users to create, enforce, and monitor web usage policies
About ScanSafe
ScanSafe was a software-as-a-service (SaaS) web security provider. The company offered solutions to businesses of all sizes, from large corporations to small enterprises, to protect them from web-based threats.
Its main service was a cloud-based secure web gateway that filtered internet traffic in real-time to block malware, viruses, and other malicious content before it could reach a company's network. This was delivered as a subscription service, which is a typical SaaS business model where clients pay a recurring fee for using the software.
The company operated in the cybersecurity market, with a focus on web security. Its client base included any organization that wanted to secure its employees' internet access and protect its network from online threats.
ScanSafe was acquired by Cisco in 2009 to integrate its SaaS web security services into Cisco's security offerings. Before the acquisition, the company was backed by venture capital firms, including Benchmark Capital and Scale Venture Partners.
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Mar 2009 | $14M | $54M | Balderton Capital · Scale Venture Partners · Greenspring Associates | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Feb 2007 | $15M | $60M | Scale Venture Partners · Benchmark | — |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for ScanSafe is 90 monthly website visits, down 71.9% over the last three months. ScanSafe's team grew 6.3% over the past year.
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