# Sendmarc (Pty)

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sendmarc-pty

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Website: www.sendmarc.com
- Total disclosed funding: $7M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 9, 2023)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Sendmarc, founded in 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa, provides comprehensive email security solutions focused on preventing phishing and domain spoofing through advanced DMARC management and domain protection services.Sendmarc (Pty) Ltd. is a cybersecurity firm specializing in email security, primarily through DMARC management solutions. Founded in 2018 by Ariel Glazer, Sacha Matulovich, and Sam Hutchinson, the company has not undergone any significant pivots. It is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. As of February 9, 2023, Sendmarc raised USD 7.00 mn in a Series A funding round led by Atlantica Ventures, with participation from several investors including 4Di Capital and Alan Gray, bringing its total funding to USD 7.00 mn.Sendmarc specializes in email security and domain protection, primarily through its DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) management solutions. The platform automates DMARC, DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and SPF (Sender Policy Framework) controls, enabling businesses to manage multiple domains effectively. Additional offerings include Lookalike Domain Defense, which alerts users to copycat domains, and Breach Detection, which scans for compromised credentials across various sources. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises and managed service providers across North America, Europe, and Africa.Sendmarc operates on a subscription-based revenue model, providing tailored email protection solutions through contractual agreements. Their services encompass DMARC management, Lookalike Domain Defense, and Breach Detection, designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Specific pricing for individual products has not been disclosed, but the company's offerings are structured to support B2B transactions, particularly for managed service providers and enterprises enhancing their email security infrastructure.With the USD 7.00 mn raised in its Series A funding on February 9, 2023, Sendmarc plans to expand its sales team across Africa, the United States, Europe, and Latin America. This strategic growth is aimed at enhancing their market presence and reaching new clients. The funding will also support the development and launch of new products, although specific product release dates have not been provided.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 9, 2023, $7M — Alan Gray, Endeavor Catalyst, 4Di Capital, Kalon Venture Partners, Atlantica Ventures, E Squared Investments, Endeavor South Africa, Fireball Capital, Alpha Private Capital

## Investors

- Alan Gray — Series A
- Endeavor Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/endeavor-catalyst) — Series A
- 4Di Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/4di-capital) — Series A
- Kalon Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kalon-venture-partners) — Series A
- Atlantica Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlantica-ventures) — Series A
- E Squared Investments — Series A
- Endeavor South Africa (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/endeavor-south-africa) — Series A
- Fireball Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fireball-capital) — Series A
- Alpha Private Capital — Series A