HexaTier

Comprehensive Database Security and Compliance Solutions

Cyber Security
Acquired by Huawei Technologies
Acquired Bnei Brak, Israel Founded 2009
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$14.4M
Last: 2014-04
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2009
Headcount
8
HQ
Bnei Brak, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security

About

HexaTier offers a comprehensive, unified database security and compliance solution for multiple platforms, both in and out of the cloud. Its patented reverse-proxy technology secures client databases against insider and outsider threats in environments including database as a service (DBaaS); private, public, and hybrid cloud environments; and local storage. HexaTiers streamlined solution sits as a front end for all data, with simple definition of rules and policies, automatic discovery and classification of sensitive data, dynamic data masking, and complete monitoring of all database activity. It assures enterprises and organizations of security and compliance when using any of the major commercial cloud platforms, such as Amazon RDS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Rackspace Cloud, and others. HexaTier reduces the attackable surface of databases by implementing firewalls and segregation of duties, preventing SQL injections, and controlling access privileges. The solution installs quickly and is unified, flexible, and scalable. HexaTier was named a cool vendor in Cool Vendors in Security: Infrastructure Protection, 2013 by the Gartner Research Group.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $14.4M total

Q&A

What is HexaTier's primary business?
HexaTier provides comprehensive, unified database security and compliance solutions for various platforms, including cloud environments, utilizing patented reverse-proxy technology to protect against insider and outsider threats.
When was HexaTier acquired and by whom?
HexaTier was acquired by Huawei Technologies in December 2016.
What was HexaTier's former name?
HexaTier was formerly known as GreenSQL.
How much total funding did HexaTier raise before its acquisition?
HexaTier raised a total of $14,400,000 USD.
When was HexaTier founded?
HexaTier was founded in July 2009.
Which investors participated in HexaTier's $7 million funding round in April 2014?
The $7 million funding round in April 2014 included investments from Rhodium and Magma Venture Partners.
What recognition did HexaTier receive in 2013?
HexaTier was named a "cool vendor" in Cool Vendors in Security: Infrastructure Protection, 2013 by the Gartner Research Group.

Team · 4

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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityData Security
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprises
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

database-securitycomplianceaccess-controlcloud-securitydata-protectioncyber-securityinsider-threatenterprise-security
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External links

LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/574708
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCx6vb2PILGxs5EP-EnOiz7w

Identifiers & details

Former namesGreenSQL
Founded2009-7
Employees (exact)8
OfficesIrvine; Boston
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Huawei Technologies on Dec 2016 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Huawei Technologies 2016-12

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Patents

EPO5