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Who invested in Websense

One round we have observed, with the 4 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Funding summaryUpdated 31 Oct 2026

$18Mraised across 1 round since 2006, from 1 source

Latest round
Venture, $18MSept 2006
Investors
4
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The rounds

  1. Sept 2006

Exits

ExitBuyerPriceWhen
AcquiredRaytheon Co.$1.9BApr 2015
IPONASDAQ:WBSNundisclosedMar 2000

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Everyone who backed them

Sequoia CapitalVC firm1round
GreylockVC firm1round
Lexington PartnersPrivate equity1round

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Quick answers about Websense

Who invested in Websense?

Websense's investors include Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates, Greylock and Lexington Partners.

How much has Websense raised?

Websense has raised $18M across 1 round since 2006.

When did Websense last raise?

Websense's most recent round was a Venture of $18M in Sept 2006.

What was Websense's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $18M in Sept 2006, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Websense first?

Websense's first round on record, in Sept 2006, was backed by Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates and Greylock and 1 others.

What stage is Websense at?

Websense's latest named round is a Venture, in Sept 2006.

Where is Websense based?

Websense is based in the United States.

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