Wombat Security - About the company
Wombat Security is an acquired company based in Pittsburgh (United States), founded in 2008 by Norman Sadeh. It operates as a Cybersecurity solutions protecting people and data from advanced threats using AI. Wombat Security has raised $10.8M in funding from Level Equity. The company has 137 active competitors, including 14 funded and 20 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like KnowBe4, Cofense and Egress.
Company Details
Cybersecurity solutions protecting people and data from advanced threats using AI. The company offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based security solutions designed to defend against human-centric attacks across various channels, including email, cloud applications, and endpoints. Their offerings include threat protection, data security and governance, and human resilience training. They provide solutions for email protection, data loss prevention (DLP), insider threat management, and security awareness training. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and global threat intelligence to detect, investigate, and remediate threats, helping organizations strengthen their security posture, comply with regulations, and foster a security-conscious culture. They offer solutions tailored for various industries, including government, education, financial services, and healthcare.
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Key Metrics
Founded Year
2008
Location
Pittsburgh, United States
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$10.8M in 4 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
13th among 137 active competitors
Employee Count
40 as on May 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Acquired by Proofpoint (Feb 06, 2018)
Wombat Security's acquisition details
Wombat Security got acquired by Proofpoint on Feb 06, 2018 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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Wombat Security's funding and investors
Wombat Security has raised a total funding of $10.8M over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 12, 2010. Wombat Security has 7 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Wombat Security:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Oct 21, 2015 | 8912314 | Series C | 1823291 | 8468974 | 3204418 | 2880110 |
Jul 09, 2014 | 8608336 | Series B | 4365769 | 7718590 | 6986271 | |
Feb 21, 2013 | 2802515 | Series A | 5946652 | 3242784 | 6846558 | 9288239 |
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Wombat Security's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Wombat Security is Norman Sadeh.
Here are the details of Wombat Security's key team members:
- Norman Sadeh: Former Founder of Wombat Security.
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Wombat Security's employee count trend
Wombat Security has 40 employees as of May 26. Here is Wombat Security's employee count trend over the years:
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Wombat Security's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Wombat Security include KnowBe4, Cofense and Egress. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Wombat Security, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | KnowBe4 2010, Clearwater (United States), Acquired | Provider of platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing | $403M | 75/100 | |
2nd | Cofense 2008, Leesburg (United States), Acquired | Provider of an AI-powered platform for phishing detection and remediation | $58M | 69/100 | |
3rd | Egress 2007, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of cloud email security software for preventing data breaches | $68.9M | 66/100 | |
4th | Tessian 2013, Boston (United States), Acquired | Provider of cybersecurity software for email collaboration and data protection | $182M | 61/100 | |
5th | Arcode 2008, Bethesda (United States), Acquired | E-mail security solutions provider | $31.6M | 60/100 | |
6th | VIPRE 1948, Clearwater (United States), Acquired | Provider of cybersecurity solutions, including email and endpoint protection services | - | 59/100 | |
7th |  Abnormal 2018, Las Vegas (United States), Series D | Detects threats across email and cloud using behavior-based AI | $557M | 59/100 | |
8th |  Iron Scales 2013, Atlanta (United States), Series C | Provider of AI-powered email security solutions protecting against advanced email threats | $95M | 58/100 | |
9th | Material 2016, Redwood City (United States), Series C | Provider of security solutions for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 | $166M | 57/100 | |
10th | Hornetsecurity 2007, Hannover (Germany), Acquired | Provider of Microsoft 365 security, backup, governance, risk, and compliance | - | 57/100 | |
13th | Wombat Security 2008, Pittsburgh (United States), Acquired | Cybersecurity solutions protecting people and data from advanced threats using AI | $10.8M | 50/100 |
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Wombat Security's Investments and acquisitions
Wombat Security has acquired ThreatSim. Wombat Security has not made any investments as of now.Reports related to Wombat Security
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News related to Wombat Security
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Wombat Security Named Best IT Security-Related Training Program at 2018 SC AwardsPR Newswire•Apr 19, 2018•Wombat Security
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Mooreland Partners advises Wombat Security Technologies on its sale to Proofpoint for $225 million GlobeNewswire•Mar 01, 2018•Wombat Security, Proofpoint, Stifel
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Wombat Security Announces Industry-First Configurable Password Policy ModulePR Newswire•Feb 21, 2018•Wombat Security
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Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leaderSecurityBrief•Feb 20, 2018•Proofpoint, Wombat Security
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Proofpoint Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Wombat Security Technologies for $225 million in Cash; Moves into Phishing Simulation and Security Awareness Training MarketPressreleasepoint•Feb 06, 2018•Proofpoint, Wombat Security
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Wombat Security Announces New Innovative & Leading Capabilities for PhishAlarm Email Reporting ButtonPR Newswire•Feb 01, 2018•Wombat Security
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Wombat Security Pinpoints Phishing Impacts and Key Regional, Industry, and Generational Differences in Fourth Annual State of the Phish™ ReportPR Newswire•Jan 17, 2018•Wombat Security
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Wombat Security Reveals Product Updates to Provide Most Advanced and Effective Training Solution for Recognizing and Avoiding Cyber AttacksPR Newswire•Sep 13, 2017•Wombat Security
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Wombat Security Enables Employee Benefits Organization to Reduce Phishing Susceptibility by More Than 89%PR Newswire•Apr 13, 2017•Wombat Security
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Cybersecurity tech firm raises $6.7MWombat Security•Jul 10, 2014•Wombat Security, Level Equity, Pittsburgh Jet Center, BlueTreeVC
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