What is Cheq?
Founded in 2016, Cheq operates as a specialized cybersecurity firm dedicated to the eradication of invalid traffic and malicious bot activity. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to protect enterprise-level digital assets, ensuring that marketing budgets and online interactions remain free from the influence of non-human entities. By fostering a more transparent and authentic internet, Cheq has established itself as a critical infrastructure provider for businesses navigating the complexities of modern digital advertising and web security. Its market position is defined by its ability to deliver high-fidelity data and real-time protection against the evolving threat of digital fraud.
How much funding has Cheq raised?
Cheq has raised a total of $171M across 3 funding rounds:
Series A
$5M
Series B
$16M
Series C
$150M
Series A (2018): $5M with participation from Battery Ventures
Series B (2019): $16M led by Battery Ventures and MizMaa Ventures
Series C (2022): $150M supported by Tiger Global Management
Key Investors in Cheq
Battery Ventures
Battery partners with exceptional founders and management teams developing category-defining businesses in markets including software and services, enterprise infrastructure, online marketplaces, healthcare IT and industrial technology.
Tiger Global Management
Tiger Global Management is an investment firm deploying capital in both public and private markets, focusing on high-growth technology and internet companies.
MizMaa Ventures
MizMaa Ventures is a venture capital firm that bridges the gap between Israeli innovation and the global market, focusing on early-stage technology investments.
What's next for Cheq?
With the support of its latest major strategic investment, Cheq is well-positioned to accelerate its product development roadmap and expand its global footprint. The company is expected to leverage this capital to enhance its proprietary detection algorithms, further insulating its enterprise clients from the financial and operational risks associated with bot-driven invalid traffic. As the industry shifts toward more stringent verification standards, Cheq's focus on human-centric digital integrity will likely drive continued adoption among large-scale organizations seeking to optimize their digital performance and security posture. Future growth will likely center on deepening its integration within the programmatic advertising stack and exploring new frontiers in automated threat intelligence.
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