What is HackerOne?
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in California, HackerOne operates as a sophisticated vulnerability coordination and bug bounty platform. By bridging the gap between businesses and a global community of cybersecurity researchers and penetration testers, the company provides a scalable solution for identifying and mitigating security risks. Its market position is defined by its ability to leverage crowdsourced intelligence to protect enterprise-level digital assets, effectively transforming how organizations approach proactive security management in an increasingly complex threat environment.
How much funding has HackerOne raised?
HackerOne has raised a total of $159.4M across 5 funding rounds:
Series A
$9M
Series B
$25M
Series C
$40M
Series D
$36.4M
Series E
$49M
Series A (2014): $9M with participation from Benchmark
Series B (2015): $25M led by New Enterprise Associates and Benchmark Capital
Series C (2017): $40M supported by New Enterprise Associates and Benchmark
Series D (2019): $36.4M featuring Dragoneer Investment Group, Valor Equity Partners, New Enterprise Associates, EQT Ventures, and Benchmark
Series E (2022): $49M backed by GP Bullhound
Key Investors in HackerOne
New Enterprise Associates
Established in 1977 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build businesses.
GP Bullhound
GP Bullhound is a global investment firm specializing in advisory services, capital transactions, and private equity, with a focus on software and digital media sectors.
Dragoneer Investment Group
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Dragoneer Investment Group provides investment services to both public and private clients.
What's next for HackerOne?
With the infusion of $49M, HackerOne is well-positioned to accelerate its product development and expand its global footprint. The company is expected to focus on enhancing its automated security testing capabilities and deepening its integration with enterprise DevOps workflows. By leveraging this major strategic investment, HackerOne aims to solidify its dominance in the vulnerability management sector, potentially exploring new verticals in cloud security and compliance automation to meet the evolving demands of its enterprise client base.
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