# Postini

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Mountain View, US
- Website: www.postini.com
- Total disclosed funding: $26M
- Latest round: Series D (Sep 15, 2003)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Postini, Inc. is a technology company specializing in email security and management solutions, providing businesses with tools to protect against threats and enhance communication efficiency.Founded in 1999 in Mountain View, US, Postini, Inc. focused on offering email security services. The company was sold to Google on July 9, 2007, for USD 625 mn. The founder's detailed history is not publicly available.Postini offers a suite of email security and management products designed to protect users from spam, viruses, and other email threats. These services are utilized by businesses across various sectors, enhancing their ability to manage communications securely and efficiently.Postini's revenue model is mainly based on subscription fees for its email security services, catering to companies seeking enhanced protection against email threats. The revenue specifics are not disclosed, but the company's sale to Google for USD 625 mn indicates its substantial market value.Postini's integration into Google's ecosystem will likely lead to enhanced product offerings and features, leveraging Google's technological infrastructure. Future plans may include the introduction of new security features and expanding the service's reach to global markets. The recent acquisition by Google will support these initiatives, allowing Postini to utilize Google's resources to innovate and enhance its product lineup.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Sep 15, 2003, $10M — Mobius Venture Capital, Summit Partners, August Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Sun Microsystems, Inc., AltoTech Ventures, Pacifica Fund
- Series C, Jan 22, 2002, $10M — Mobius Venture Capital, Summit Partners, August Capital, Sun Microsystems, Inc., AltoTech Ventures, Pacifica Fund
- Series B, May 8, 2001, $6M — Summit Partners, Sun Microsystems, August Capital
- Series A, Jan 1, 2000 — August Capital

## Investors

- August Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/august-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Summit Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/summit-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Sun Microsystems — Series B
- Mobius Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mobius-venture-capital) — Series C, Series D
- Sun Microsystems, Inc. — Series C, Series D
- AltoTech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/altotech-ventures) — Series C, Series D
- Pacifica Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pacifica-fund) — Series C, Series D
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Series D