Barracuda Networks

Cybersecurity solutions for businesses and training

Campbell, California, United States

About Barracuda Networks

Barracuda Networks provides cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses from online threats. Their products include web application firewalls, cloud security, load balancing, and vulnerability management, catering to a wide range of clients from small businesses to large enterprises. Barracuda's offerings consist of both hardware and software solutions, along with cloud-based services, generating revenue through direct sales, subscriptions, and service contracts. A key feature that sets Barracuda apart is Barracuda Campus, an educational platform that offers training, documentation, and certification programs to help users effectively utilize their cybersecurity tools. This focus on user education ensures that clients can maximize the benefits of their security solutions. The company's goal is to provide comprehensive protection against cyber threats while empowering users with the knowledge to use their products effectively.

Campbell, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$70.4MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Increased sophistication in sextortion scams challenges Barracuda's email security solutions.
Rise in targeted phishing attacks against small businesses poses protection challenges.
Collaboration with AWS may expose Barracuda to increased cloud security market competition.

Differentiation

Barracuda offers integrated hardware and software solutions for comprehensive email security.
The company provides cloud-connected solutions enhancing network performance and data protection.
Barracuda Campus offers extensive training and certification for effective cybersecurity tool usage.

Upsides

Strategic collaboration with AWS expands market routes and accelerates cloud migration.
Recognition of RMM platform as top Managed Services Platform enhances reputation.
Launch of Partner Sales Engineer Community strengthens relationships and product advocacy.

Funding

Total raised$70.38 M
Latest valuation$1.60 B
StageACQUISITION
ACQUISITION
10/31/2017
$1.6 K
$1.60 B
GRANT
4/30/2017
$1
IPO
10/31/2013
$74
$900.30 M
LATE VC
9/30/2009
$6
$28.00 M
SERIES A
11/30/2005
$40
$200.00 M
$26
$130.00 M