# Authentic8: Computer Software, Redwood City, United States

> Authentic8: At Authentic8, we believe that anyone, anywhere, on any device should experience the web without risk. Based in Redwood City, United States.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/authentic8 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Authentic8

At Authentic8, we believe that anyone, anywhere, on any device should experience the web without risk.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Computer Software Redwood City, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2010 16 years old
- **Team:** 126 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $12M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series B Aug 2017

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Authentic8 has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Authentic8

At Authentic8, we believe that anyone, anywhere, on any device should experience the web without risk.

We empower organizations to provide their users with open access to all online resources, without increasing their liability or giving up control. Founded by the principals from Postini (acquired by Google in 2007), Authentic8 builds elegant solutions that embrace the advantage of a distributed workforce while providing the highest levels of IT security and governance. Our solutions are born from meaningful conversations with our diverse customer base about the problems they face in pursuing digital investigations or taking full advantage of the web. Trusted by more than 600 customers globally, Authentic8 stands as the go-to choice for Fortune 500 and 50 organizations and government agencies at the forefront of risk. We are dedicated to eliminating the risks associated with web usage, allowing individuals to venture online without fear of exploit, surveillance or repercussion.

## What company datasets say Authentic8 raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$12M** in dollars

Rounds **2**

Last round **Series B**

Last round date **Aug 2017**

Investors listed **4**

## Founders and team

From Authentic8's own website: 2 founders, 6 on the team.

**Ramesh Rajagopal** Co-Founder and CEO

**Scott Petry** Co-Founder And Executive Chairman

- **Chirag Vasavada** Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer
- **Kevin Lund** Chief Technology Officer
- **Matt Ashburn** Chief Customer Officer
- **Miguel Ramos** Chief Product Officer
- **Nabeel Ahmadieh** Chief Revenue Officer
- **Christina Calderon** Head of Human Resources

## On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Shield Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/shield-capital)
- [Razor's Edge Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/razor-s-edge-ventures)
- [Eastward Capital Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/eastward-capital-partners)
- [Razor's Edge](https://millionrounds.com/fund/razor-s-edge)

Each firm lists Authentic8 on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

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