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Endpoint Protection SoftwareMassachusetts, United StatesFounded 2002

Carbonblack was acquired by VMware, Inc in 2019.

Carbonblack is an Endpoint Protection Software company based in the United States, founded in 2002.

carbonblack.comLinkedInUpdated Sep 29, 2026
Annual revenue
$209.7M
Dec 2018 · SEC filing+30% YoY
Acquired for
$2.1B
by VMware, Inc · Oct 2019
Total raised
$173.9M
7 rounds
Employees
1,158
Dec 2024

Carbonblack revenue

Carbonblack's annual revenue was $209.7M in December 2018, its last figure before VMware, Inc bought it (SEC filing). That is up 30% from $160.8M a year earlier.

As ofRevenueSource
Dec 2017$160.8MSEC filing
Dec 2018$209.7MSEC filing

Who owns Carbonblack

VMware, Inc owns Carbonblack. It bought the company in October 2019 for $2.1B (SEC filing).

Carbonblack funding rounds & investors

Carbonblack has raised $173.9M across seven rounds since 2007. The latest was a $14M Series F in February 2016.

DateRoundRaised
Feb 2016Series F$14M
Oct 2015Series F$54.5M
Feb 2014Series E$38.3M
Jul 2012Series D$34.5M
Apr 2011Venture$12.5M
Jun 2010Venture$10.1M
Oct 2007Series C$10M
Total raised$173.9M

Carbonblack interviews

Nathan Latka has interviewed Carbonblack once.

Carbonblack founders & employees

Michael Viscuso founded Carbonblack in 2002. Carbonblack had 1,158 employees (December 2024, Annual Report).

Also at CarbonblackRaghu Raghuram, Kal De, Tom Corn, Damon Cabanillas, Ron Nordin, Matt Turner, Valerie Gore, Tom Kellermann, TJ McDonough, Eric Pyenson, Tom Barsi, Kevin Smith

Carbonblack FAQ

How much money does Carbonblack make?

The most recent figure is $209.7M in annual revenue, from December 2018, before VMware, Inc bought the company.

Who owns Carbonblack?

VMware, Inc owns Carbonblack. It bought the company in October 2019 for $2.1B.

Is Carbonblack publicly traded?

No. Carbonblack is part of VMware, Inc.

How much funding has Carbonblack raised?

$173.9M across 7 rounds; the latest was a $14M Series F in February 2016.

Who founded Carbonblack?

Michael Viscuso, in 2002.

How many employees does Carbonblack have?

About 1,158 as of December 2024 (Annual Report).

How this page is sourced

2 from public sources. Founder figures link to the second they were said; public figures name their source; estimates are marked EST. and say whose they are. Not financial advice.

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