Cofense
Track on RadarAcquired by Pamplona Capital Management · 2018 · news
Phishing defense platform combining AI detection, threat intel, and user training
- Total raised
- $58M
- Employees
- 286
- Founded
- 2011
- Momentum
- 27
Stalling
Data updated July 2026
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Cofense is a cybersecurity company specializing in Email & Messaging Security, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, United States. It has raised $58M in total funding, employs about 286 people, and was acquired by Pamplona Capital Management in 2018.
Cofense operates a cybersecurity platform focused exclusively on phishing defense. The company provides solutions that combine expert-supervised AI with real-time intelligence gathered from over 35 million trained users to detect and remediate phishing attacks. The platform includes multiple components: phishing detection and response capabilities that identify threats other email security solutions may miss, automated remediation that removes threats in minutes, and security awareness training that uses real-world simulations to teach employees to recognize and report phishing attempts. The system generates high-confidence alerts designed to reduce false positives while identifying false negatives that other tools overlook. Cofense positions its platform as an augmentation layer that works alongside existing email security infrastructure to address gaps in phishing detection and response. The company maintains proprietary threat intelligence derived from its user base and provides analysis of emerging phishing campaigns and techniques. The company serves organizations across various sectors including enterprises, government agencies, and other institutions requiring phishing defense capabilities. Their approach emphasizes both technological detection through AI and human awareness through training programs, with the goal of reducing organizational exposure to phishing threats while improving security team efficiency.
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When was Cofense founded?▾
Cofense was founded in 2011.
Where is Cofense headquartered?▾
Cofense is headquartered in Arlington, United States.
How much funding has Cofense raised?▾
Cofense has raised a total of $58M in total funding.
Is Cofense public or private?▾
Cofense is a privately-held company.
How many employees does Cofense have?▾
Cofense has approximately 286 employees.
What does Cofense do?▾
Cofense operates a cybersecurity platform focused exclusively on phishing defense. The company provides solutions that combine expert-supervised AI with real-time intelligence gathered from over 35 million trained users to detect and remediate phishing attacks. The platform includes multiple compon…