Pentera Boosts Valuation with $60M Series D Funding
Deal News | Mar 12, 2025 | EIN
Pentera, an automated cybersecurity company, has successfully raised $60 million in a Series D funding round, valued at over $1 billion. This comes after a substantial increase in annual recurring revenue projected to hit $100 million by 2025. Led by Evolution Equity Partners with participation from Farallon Capital Management, this funding round takes Pentera's total fundraising to $250 million. Founded in 2015, Pentera has rapidly expanded its customer base, launched new products, and shown substantial growth in average deal size. Current strategic priorities involve fortifying their presence in the U.S. market and exploring M&A opportunities, driven by a landscape of intensifying cyber threats.
Sectors
- Cybersecurity
- Venture Capital and Private Equity
- High Technology
Geography
- Israel – Pentera is based in Israel, with half of its workforce located there.
- United States – The company is concentrating on expanding its operations in the U.S., with strategic focus on this market.
- Europe and Asia – Pentera has a significant presence and customer base in Europe and Asia, showcasing its global reach.
Industry
- Cybersecurity – Pentera operates within the cybersecurity sector, providing automated penetration testing and cyber defense solutions.
- Venture Capital and Private Equity – The funding round involves investments from private equity and venture capital firms such as Evolution Equity Partners and Farallon Capital Management.
- High Technology – Pentera's focus on cyber defense and automated penetration testing places it within the high technology industry.
Financials
- $60 million – Series D funding amount raised by Pentera.
- $1 billion – Estimated valuation of Pentera following the funding round.
- $100 million – Projected annual recurring revenue (ARR) by the end of 2025.
- $250 million – Total fundraising by Pentera to date.
- $100,000 – Current average deal size per customer.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentera | Target Company | Company | A cybersecurity firm focusing on automated penetration testing and cyber defense validation. |
| Evolution Equity Partners | Bidding Company | Company | A private equity firm leading the latest funding round in Pentera. |
| Farallon Capital Management | Bidding Company | Company | A private investment firm participating in the funding round, managing $40 billion. |
| Blackstone Innovation | Other Company | Company | An existing investor in Pentera, not participating in the recent funding round. |
| Insight Partners | Other Company | Company | An existing investor with prior engagement in Pentera's funding. |
| Amitai Ratzon | CEO | Person | CEO of Pentera, responsible for strategic decisions and company direction. |
| Arik Liberzon | Co-Founder and CTO | Person | Co-founder of Pentera, spearheading technology and innovation. |