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Untangle
Untangle is the most trusted name in solutions specifically designed to help small-to-medium businesses and distributed enterprises optimize their networks while safeguarding their data and devices
About Untangle
Untangle is a company that specializes in providing network security solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Operating in the cybersecurity market, Untangle offers a suite of products designed to protect networks from various threats, ensure secure internet access, and manage network traffic efficiently. The company's core offerings include advanced threat protection, content filtering, and VPN services, which help businesses safeguard their digital assets and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Untangle serves a diverse range of clients, including educational institutions, healthcare providers, and retail businesses, among others.
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Untangle's business model revolves around a subscription-based service, where clients pay for access to their software solutions on a recurring basis. This model provides a steady revenue stream and allows the company to continuously update and improve its offerings. Additionally, Untangle generates revenue through professional services, such as consulting and technical support, which help clients optimize their network security setups.
The company operates in a competitive market, facing rivals such as Cisco, Fortinet, and Sophos. However, Untangle differentiates itself by focusing on the specific needs of SMBs, offering cost-effective and easy-to-deploy solutions that do not require extensive IT expertise.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Employees
- 1
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 27.0/100
- Industry
- Security, Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Sector
- Fintech, Governance, Testing, Geopositioning, Money Management, Streaming, Peer-to-Peer, Appliances, Cybersecurity, Safetytech Related
- Technology
- Hardware
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 2 companies, latest Dec 2013
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Sep 2016 | — | — | Providence Equity Partners | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Apr 2010 | $12M | $48M | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Untangle is 1.9K monthly website visits, down 78.2% over the last three months. Untangle's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Rustic Canyon Partners- CCCMEA Capital
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Providence Equity Partners
Presidio Partners
Redbus
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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