# Threat Stack

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/threat-stack

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.threatstack.com
- Total disclosed funding: $72M
- Latest round: Series C (Sep 19, 2017)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Threat Stack, Inc. is a Boston-based cybersecurity company that specializes in cloud security solutions, helping businesses secure their applications and data across various environments.Threat Stack, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, US. The company focuses on providing security solutions for cloud-native applications. In September 2021, F5 Networks, Inc. acquired Threat Stack from several investors for USD 68 mn. Brian Ahern serves as CEO, driving the company’s vision in cloud security.Threat Stack, Inc. offers a range of cloud security solutions designed for application management and protection. Their services include API security, bot defense, edge compute, and multi-cloud networking, aimed at enterprises in sectors such as banking, healthcare, and e-commerce. The company’s offerings ensure effective load balancing, reverse proxy, Kubernetes ingress and egress, API gateway operations, and web application security, catering to clients across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.Threat Stack, Inc. generates revenue predominantly through subscription-based models, allowing clients to access their advanced application delivery and security solutions. The pricing varies based on the tier and features selected, aligning with client needs for application security and management. Notable products include Web Application and API Protection (WAAP), contributing to the company's financial stability in the competitive cloud services market.Following its acquisition in September 2021, Threat Stack, Inc. is set to leverage the resources of F5 Networks, Inc. for expanding its market presence and developing new features. The company plans to enhance its product lineup in response to evolving security threats in cloud environments. Additionally, Threat Stack aims to broaden its footprint in European and Asian markets by 2023, utilizing the USD 68 mn from the acquisition to fuel innovation and market entry initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Sep 19, 2017, $45M — Scale Venture Partners, Eight Roads Ventures, .406 Ventures, F-Prime Capital, Accomplice
- Series B, Apr 11, 2016, $15M — Scale Venture Partners, .406 Ventures, Accomplice
- Series A, Aug 6, 2015, $2.9M — Atlas Venture, .406 Ventures, Accomplice
- Series A, Nov 25, 2014, $5M — Atlas Venture, .406 Ventures
- Series A, Apr 1, 2014, $2.7M — Atlas Venture, .406 Ventures
- Seed, Nov 13, 2013, $0.2M — Atlas Venture, .406 Ventures
- Seed, Aug 26, 2013, $1.2M — Atlas Venture, .406 Ventures

## Investors

- Atlas Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlas-venture) — Seed, Series A
- .406 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/406-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Accomplice (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accomplice) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Scale Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/scale-venture-partners) — Series B, Series C
- Eight Roads Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eight-roads-ventures) — Series C
- F-Prime Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/f-prime-capital) — Series C