# SecurityAdvisor Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/securityadvisor-technologies

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale, US
- Website: www.securityadvisor.io
- Total disclosed funding: $7.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 2, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

SecurityAdvisor Technologies, Inc. is a US-based company that enhances cybersecurity awareness through real-time coaching, enabling organizations to proactively address risky user behaviors and improve their security culture.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, US, SecurityAdvisor Technologies, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity awareness solutions. The company was acquired by KnowBe4, Inc. in October 2021, which aims to integrate deeper insights into human security behavior. The founder's history is not publicly detailed, and no other subsidiaries have been mentioned. The company has successfully raised USD 7.30 mn in its latest funding round, a Series A led by ClearSky, alongside investors including Crosslink Capital and Cyber Mentor Fund, totaling USD 7.30 mn raised to date.SecurityAdvisor offers a key product, SecurityCoach, designed to enhance organizational security culture by providing real-time coaching to users exhibiting risky behaviors. The platform integrates with existing security systems, allowing IT and Security Operations teams to set customized rules for various risky actions. It provides immediate feedback, fostering proactive cybersecurity practices. Target clients include mid-market staffing agencies, healthcare, biotech companies, and government agencies across markets such as the US, Canada, the EU, and the UK, aiming to improve cybersecurity awareness through actionable insights.SecurityAdvisor generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models, where clients pay for access to its tailored platform features. Organizations benefit from ongoing support and updates, fostering a direct relationship with the firm. Specific pricing details for various services, including SecurityCoach, cater to organizations of different sizes and industries seeking to enhance their security posture through real-time coaching.Following the acquisition by KnowBe4, Inc. in October 2021, SecurityAdvisor plans to expand its capabilities within the security awareness platform by integrating insights from real-time human security events. This strategic growth aims to enhance their offerings, with potential expansions into new markets to be evaluated in the near future, although specific markets and timelines are not disclosed. The recent funding will support these initiatives and further development of their product capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 2, 2021, $7.3M — Crosslink Capital, ClearSky Advisors LLC, SixThirty, Cyber Mentor Fund
- Seed, Feb 18, 2020 — Cyber Mentor Fund

## Investors

- Cyber Mentor Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cyber-mentor-fund) — Seed, Series A
- Crosslink Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crosslink-capital) — Series A
- ClearSky Advisors LLC — Series A
- SixThirty (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sixthirty) — Series A