# Knownsec

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/knownsec

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Website: www.knownsec.com
- Total disclosed funding: $98M
- Latest round: Series C (May 23, 2015)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Established in 2007 and based in Beijing, China, Knownsec is an Internet security service company that focuses on web security solutions supported by cloud technology. It has 3 technical centers in Beijing, Chengdu, and Wuhan, as well as more than 10 branch offices across the country, with more than 1,800 employees. In May 2015, Knownsec raised a series C funding for CNY 600 million from returning investor Tencent Investment.

Knownsec's main business is cloud monitoring and cloud defense services and related products. Products include Chuangyu Shield (cloud WAF), Anti-D Protection (DDoS defense), Accelerated Music (SCDN acceleration), NetShield (content security risk control) and other defense platforms and systems. It also provides risk assessment, code audit, hacking rescue and network security services. Products can be used in government agencies, e-commerce, education, news media, telecommunication, and other industries.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, May 23, 2015, $98M — Tencent Investment
- Series B, Nov 1, 2012 — Tencent Investment, Baidu Capital

## Investors

- Tencent Investment — Series B, Series C
- Baidu Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/baidu-capital) — Series B