# Malwarebytes: Computer & network security, Santa Clara, United States > Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes Inc. is a global cybersecurity company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/malwarebytes (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) United States · [Computer & network security startup](https://millionrounds.com/companies) # Malwarebytes Malwarebytes Inc. is a global cybersecurity company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Email Funding reported Last round: Private equity Computer & network security Santa Clara, United States Follow Malwarebytes and see its new rounds in your feed. [Start following](https://millionrounds.com/login?join=1&why=follow&next=%2Fstartup%2Fmalwarebytes) Company summary - **Founded:** 2008 18 years old - **Team:** 800 201 to 1,000 people - **Funding reported:** $180M in dollars - **Last round:** Private equity Sept 2022 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 Malwarebytes 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 Malwarebytes Malwarebytes Inc. is a global cybersecurity company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company focuses on creating effective disinfection and protection solutions against internet threats. Over the years, Malwarebytes has evolved from a niche anti-malware provider into a comprehensive security platform trusted by millions of users and organizations worldwide. Malwarebytes offers a wide range of cybersecurity products for home users and businesses. Their consumer solutions include Malwarebytes Premium, which provides real-time protection, and Malwarebytes Free, an on-demand scanner. For businesses, they offer Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection and Endpoint Security, which deliver centralized security management and advanced threat protection. The company also provides specialized tools like AdwCleaner and AzireVPN, enhancing user security and privacy. With a commitment to innovation, Malwarebytes utilizes AI and heuristic detection to proactively combat malware and cyber threats. ## What company datasets say Malwarebytes raised Funding, as reported Reported in all **$180M** in dollars Rounds **3** Last round **Private equity** Last round size **$100M** Last round date **Sept 2022** Investors listed **4** Valuation **$625M, Oct 2024** ## On 2 portfolio pages Investors who name them - [HighGear Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/highgear-ventures) - [Oceanic Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/oceanic-partners) Each firm lists Malwarebytes on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source. ## The company, in detail What they build Known for information security vpn security cloud security policy management cloud security platforms rootkit scanner health care security cloud-based malware detection threat detection algorithms cloud security risk management managed security services security assessment incident response data protection digital footprint scanner malware protection Built with from their website GitHub Actions Azure Devops Qt Docker Adobe Amazon SES Pendo. Google Tag Manager Amazon CloudFront WordPress Multisite +8 more dbt WordPress.org HREF Lang Atlassian CallMiner Eureka Google Cloud Postmark Google Ads - **Sector:** Computer & network security - **Industry code:** NAICS 54151, 513210, SIC 7371, 7372 - **Region:** California - **Revenue:** $250M a year, as listed - **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/malwarebytes) ## Computer & network security in United States Startups like it - [**Keyfactor** Independence · founded 2001 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/keyfactor) - [**ReliaQuest** Tampa · founded 2007 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/reliaquest) - [**Chainguard** Kirkland · founded 2021 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/chainguard) - [**Tanium** Kirkland · founded 2007 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/tanium) - [**Exaforce** San Jose · founded 2023 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/exaforce) - [**Illumio** Sunnyvale · founded 2013 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/illumio) - [**ThreatLocker** Orlando · founded 2017 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/threatlocker) - [**Exabeam** Broomfield · founded 2013 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/exabeam) ## Is this your company? Add your raise, your deck and your story, and put Malwarebytes in front of investors. Or tell us what we have wrong. [List your startup](https://millionrounds.com/list-your-startup)[Send a correction](https://millionrounds.com/corrections)