Tessian

Acquired

Tessian is Now Proofpoint | Proofpoint US

London, United Kingdom · Founded 2013 · $123.3M raised

Headquarters
London
Employees
201–500
Founded
2013
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$123.3M
Last Round
$65.0M Series CMay 2021
Rounds
6
Acquired by
ProofpointDec 2023

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About

Tessian was an AI-powered email security platform founded in 2013 in London that used machine learning to automatically detect and prevent advanced phishing attacks, accidental data loss, and insider threats on email. Backed by Sequoia, Accel, and Balderton Capital, Tessian served enterprises in finance, law, and technology before being acquired by Proofpoint in December 2023.

Summary

Tessian is an Artificial Intelligence company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. It has raised $123.3M in total across 6 rounds, most recently a $65.0M Series C round in May 2021. Investors include Accel, Balderton Capital and LocalGlobe.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionDec 2023

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Funding: Pre-Seed through Series C. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

Investors

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