# Hook Security

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hook-security

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Greenville, US
- Website: www.hooksecurity.co
- Total disclosed funding: $5.5M
- Latest round: Seed (May 17, 2023)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in South Carolina, US, and founded in 2018, Hook Security Inc. operates as an edTech company offering businesses cybersecurity training services. Some of the firm’s clients are Clemson University, hims, AppSmart, Solutionz, etc. In May 2023, the firm raised USD 5.5 million in seed funding led by investor TampaBay.Ventures, with participation from other investors DeepWork Capital and Stout Street Capital. Hook as of May 2023, has offices in South Carolina and Florida.

The company provides security awareness training solutions through its online training platform. The platform by leveraging psychological security techniques, such as humor, repetition, and positive storytelling, offers a complete toolkit for organizations to train their employees to recognize and avoid phishing attacks, ultimately reducing the risk of cybercrime. The company's training programs go beyond traditional approaches by providing personalized and engaging experiences for employees. Hook’s platform also offers features like phishing testing, instant training feedback, training preview, and in-depth reporting, allowing organizations to monitor ongoing risks and track progress.

The company generates its revenue by offering its security training solutions under different subscription packages including Hook Basic at USD 1.5 per month paid annually, Hook Plus at USD 2 per month paid annually, etc. as well as adds and alternative plans such as starter plan at USD 599 per year and campaign of the month at USD 0.40 per month per employee.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 17, 2023, $5.5M — DeepWork Capital, Stout Street Capital, TampaBay.Ventures

## Investors

- DeepWork Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/deepwork-capital) — Seed
- Stout Street Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stout-street-capital) — Seed
- TampaBay.Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tampabay-ventures) — Seed