# Skout Secure Intelligence

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/skout-secure-intelligence

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Melville, US
- Website: www.getskout.com
- Total disclosed funding: $25M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 18, 2019)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Skout Secure Intelligence, LLC is a cybersecurity firm focused on providing advanced threat detection and response solutions tailored for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).Skout Secure Intelligence, LLC was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Melville, New York, US. The company specializes in cybersecurity solutions designed to enhance security for MSPs and SMBs. In July 2021, Barracuda Networks, Inc. acquired Skout from RSE Ventures and ClearSky. Aidan Kehoe serves as the CEO and founder of the company, bringing prior entrepreneurial experience to his role. Skout has successfully completed a total of 4 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on July 1, 2021. The company has raised a total amount of USD 25.00 mn through its latest funding round, which was a Series B led by ClearSky and RSE Ventures.Skout offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, including Barracuda Managed XDR, which provides advanced detection and response capabilities. Their offerings protect against cyber threats across various environments, focusing on email protection and data security to mitigate risks from loss and ransomware attacks. Target clients include MSPs and SMBs, with products marketed globally, notably in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, to meet diverse security needs.In the most recent fiscal year 2017, Skout Secure Intelligence reported revenue of USD 7.20 mn, operating primarily on a subscription-based revenue model aimed at B2B transactions with clients seeking cybersecurity solutions. Services, including Barracuda Managed XDR, involve tailored subscription plans that ensure clients receive customized support while managing predictable costs.The acquisition by Barracuda Networks, Inc. in July 2021 aims to expand their offerings with Skout's XDR platform, enhancing real-time continuous security monitoring and response services for MSPs. Future growth plans may include launching new products tailored for evolving cybersecurity landscapes and expanding into additional markets, leveraging recent funding to support these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 18, 2019, $25M — ClearSky Advisors LLC, RSE Ventures

## Investors

- ClearSky Advisors LLC — Series B
- RSE Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rse-ventures) — Series B