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Secureworks
A cloud-native solution that combines advanced analytics and data modeling with unrivaled threat intelligence to help detect both known and unknown threats
About Secureworks
Secureworks was founded in 1999 by Michael Pearson and Joan Wilbanks in Atlanta, Georgia. The company was established to provide robust information security solutions to businesses, addressing the growing need for cybersecurity in the digital age.
In its early years, Secureworks focused on developing a comprehensive suite of security services, quickly gaining traction in the market. The company's innovative approach and dedication to protecting clients' digital assets set it apart from competitors.
A significant milestone in Secureworks' journey came in 2011 when it was acquired by Dell Technologies. This acquisition provided Secureworks with the resources and scale needed to expand its offerings and reach a broader audience. Under Dell's ownership, Secureworks continued to innovate and strengthen its position in the cybersecurity industry.
In 2016, Secureworks took another major step by going public. The Initial Public Offering (IPO) marked a new chapter for the company, allowing it to operate independently while still benefiting from its relationship with Dell. The IPO provided Secureworks with additional capital to invest in research and development, further enhancing its cybersecurity solutions.
Today, Secureworks is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity space, offering a wide range of services to protect businesses from evolving cyber threats. The company's journey from a small startup to a publicly traded powerhouse is a testament to its founders' vision and the strategic decisions made along the way.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1999
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, United States
- Employees
- 949
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 63.8/100
- Industry
- Security
- Sub-industry
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Sector
- Risk Management, Cyber threat Intelligence and detection, GDPR, Cybersecurity
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Sep 2020
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Oct 2024 | $859M | $859M | Sophos | ↗ |
| IPOOther financing | Apr 2016 | $112M | $1.2B | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Secureworks is 68K monthly website visits, up 30.8% over the last three months. Secureworks's team declined 63.2% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A4 investors entered at this stage
- AVAlliance Technology Ventures
ITC Holdings
Noro-Moseley Partners
Mellon Ventures
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
GE Capital
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Dell
Sophos
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