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ZeroFox

Category: AI in Cybersecurity

A unified external cybersecurity platform that provides real-time threat intelligence, digital risk protection, and automated adversary disruption across the surface, deep, and dark web. ZeroFox was founded in 2013. The company is led by David Muse. Based in Baltimore, USA. Team size: 886. Total funding raised: $153.4M. Latest round: Acquisition (Private). Key investors include Intel Capital, NEA, Highland Capital Partners, Haveli Investments, Redline Capital.

Founded
2013
Headquarters
Baltimore, USA
Team size
886
Total funding
$153.4M

Value proposition

Protects organizations beyond the traditional network perimeter by identifying and neutralizing external threats—such as phishing, brand impersonation, and data leakage—before they impact the business.

Products and solutions

External Threat Intelligence (ETI), Digital Risk Protection (DRP), Adversary Disruption (Automated Takedowns), Brand Protection & Anti-Phishing, Executive & Employee Protection, Attack Surface Management (ASM)

Unique value

ZeroFox pioneered the 'External Cybersecurity' category, focusing specifically on threats originating outside the corporate firewall on platforms like social media, hidden forums, and rogue mobile app stores.

Target customer

Global enterprises, financial institutions, government agencies, and high-profile individuals (executives/celebrities).

Industries served

Financial Services, Retail & E-commerce, Healthcare, Public Sector & Government, Technology, Media & Entertainment

Technology advantage

Leverages an AI-driven 'Global Disruption Network' that automates the identification and removal of malicious content. Its proprietary 'FoxProwl' technology crawls massive datasets across the dark web and social platforms that traditional security tools cannot access.

How they differentiate

ZeroFox differentiates through its 'Global Disruption Network,' which provides automated, full-spectrum adversary disruption and takedowns across social media, surface, deep, and dark web, rather than just providing threat alerts.

Main competitors

Recorded Future, Proofpoint, ReliaQuest (Digital Shadows)

Key partnerships

Intel Capital (Strategic Investor), Google Cloud (Security integration and marketplace partner), Microsoft (Integration with Sentinel and Defender), Global Law Enforcement Agencies (Collaborations for cybercrime takedowns)

Notable customers

Major Global Financial Institutions, Top Retail Brands, Public Sector Agencies, High-profile Executives

Major milestones

Founded in 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland, Raised $74M Series D led by Intel Capital in 2020, Went public on the NYSE via SPAC merger with L&F Acquisition Corp in August 2022, Acquired and taken private by Haveli Investments for $350M in May 2024

Growth metrics

Estimated annual revenue of $233M; approximately 886 employees; transitioned from public (NYSE: ZFOX) to private in 2024.

Market positioning

A dominant leader in the Digital Risk Protection (DRP) and External Cybersecurity market, specifically targeting Fortune 500 enterprises and government agencies.

Geographic focus

Global focus with primary operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Patents and IP

Holds over 30 granted U.S. patents related to social media security, automated threat detection, and malicious link identification (e.g., US Patent 10,516,691 for identifying security threats in social media data).

About David Muse

David Muse is a veteran technology executive with over 25 years of experience in scaling enterprise software and SaaS businesses. Before joining ZeroFox in May 2024, he served as CEO of Elemica and CEO of E2open, where he led the company through significant growth and its IPO. He has also held senior leadership positions at Honeywell, Aspen Technology, and IBM Global Business Services.

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