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Security Compliance SoftwareAlpharetta, GeorgiaFounded 1996

Core Security was acquired by HelpSystems. See HelpSystems' profile →

Core Security is a Security Compliance Software company based in Alpharetta, founded in 1996.

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Annual revenue
$5.3M
Apr 2021
Owner
HelpSystems
Date not on record
Total raised
$42.6M
7 rounds
Employees
134
Apr 2021

Core Security revenue

Core Security's annual revenue was $5.3M in April 2021, its last figure before HelpSystems bought it (source not recorded).

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Who owns Core Security

HelpSystems owns Core Security. The date and price of the deal are not on record.

Core Security funding rounds & investors

Core Security has raised $42.6M across seven rounds since 1999. The latest was a $280K funding round in April 2012.

DateRoundRaised
Apr 2012Funding round$280K
Oct 2008Funding round$6.5M
Apr 2005Funding round$4.5M
Nov 2004Funding round$5M
Jan 2003Funding round$9M
Nov 2000Funding round$13.2M
May 1999Funding round$4.1M
Total raised$42.6M

Core Security CEO, founders & employees

Paul Paget founded Core Security in 1996 and led it as CEO. Core Security had 134 employees (April 2021).

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Team mix (Apr 2021): 7 engineers, 10 in sales, 1 in marketing

Core Security FAQ

What was Core Security's revenue?

Before HelpSystems bought it, Core Security's annual revenue was $5.3M in April 2021 (source not recorded).

Who owns Core Security?

HelpSystems owns Core Security.

How much funding has Core Security raised?

Core Security raised $42.6M across seven funding rounds before HelpSystems bought it. The last was a $280K funding round in April 2012.

How many employees does Core Security have?

Core Security had 134 employees in April 2021.

Who founded Core Security?

Paul Paget founded Core Security in 1996.

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