Fireglass

Enterprise Network Security Solutions via Web Isolation

Cyber Security
Acquired (Inactive) by Symantec on Jul 2017 - closed due to acquisition
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo Founded 2013
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Total raised
$22.0M
Last: Series A 2016-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2013
Headcount
42
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Sector
Cyber Security

About

Fireglass leverages military-grade cybersecurity approaches to enhance enterprise network security without compromising user experience or productivity.The companys Threat Isolation Platform eliminates web attack vectors and confines all potentially malicious content to a secure execution environment positioned between the internet and the user. All web content is remotely rendered in a secure, disposable container in real time, and only a safe visual representation of the content is streamed to devices. Fireglass solutions can be deployed on-site or utilized as a cloud service. The Threat Isolation Platform requires no endpoint installation and supports all browsers, operating systems, and devices. It is scalable to organizations of all sizes and can be activated in minutes. Founded by network security experts and military intelligence veterans, Fireglass is financially backed by leading venture capital firms. Its customers include Fortune 500 companies, financial services providers, and healthcare providers. The company was named a cool vendor in Cool Vendors in Digital Workplace Security, 2016 by the Gartner Research Group.

Funding history · 1 round · $22.0M total

2016-01
Series A $22.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is the primary business of Fireglass?
Fireglass provides enterprise network security solutions through web isolation, leveraging military-grade cybersecurity approaches to eliminate web attack vectors and confine malicious content to a secure execution environment.
When was Fireglass founded and by whom?
Fireglass was founded in October 2013 by Guy Guzner and Dan Amiga.
What was Fireglass's last known funding round?
In January 2016, Fireglass raised a Series A funding round of $22,000,000. Key investors included Lightspeed Venture Partners and Norwest Venture Partners. For a full financing history, please refer to startupim.
When and by whom was Fireglass acquired?
Fireglass was acquired by Symantec in July 2017 for an estimated $250,000,000.
What was a notable recognition Fireglass received in 2016?
In May 2016, Fireglass was named a 'Cool Vendor' in Digital Workplace Security by the Gartner Research Group.
What was Fireglass's revenue growth reported in 2016?
Fireglass reported a 400 percent revenue growth for its Isolation Platform in 2016.
Where are Fireglass's offices located?
Fireglass has its headquarters in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with additional offices in New York, USA, and London, UK.
What is the employee count for Fireglass?
Fireglass had 42 employees, falling into the 11-50 employee bucket.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityApplication & Website SecurityNetwork & Infrastructure SecurityData Security
Technologies
Data StorageCloudPlatforms & InterfacesWeb
Target customers
Financial ServicesFinancial InstitutionsBrokerageBanksEnterprise & Professional ServicesSMBs & SMEsEnterprisesHealthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProviders
Business model
B2B

Highlights

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