SoSafe

SoSafe

Platform for enterprise cybersecurity awareness training

Overview

SoSafe Awareness provides an enterprise cybersecurity awareness platform that helps global companies deploy and manage security training programs. It combines curated, gamified micro-learning, a customization engine, and smart attack simulations to foster secure behaviors and reduce human-related security risks. The platform includes a risk cockpit and strategic reporting tool that surfaces technical and psychological KPIs, insights on improvements, and stakeholder dashboards to support compliance and program ROI. Unlike some competitors, SoSafe emphasizes large-scale deployment, measurable security culture impact, and integrated risk monitoring with data-informed decision making, including ISO/IEC 27001 and other framework alignment. The company’s goal is to help organizations strengthen their security culture, scale their training efficiently, stay compliant, and make evidence-based decisions regarding security programs.

About SoSafe

Simplify's Rating
Why SoSafe is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Cybersecurity

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$73M

Headquarters

Cologne, Germany

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Daniel Farkas joined as CRO on 2025-11-19 to accelerate international expansion.
  • Peter Grausgruber becomes CFO on 2026-01-01, tightening finance discipline for scale.
  • SoSafe reported 6,000 customers on 2026-03-10, confirming strong market pull.

What critics are saying

  • Microsoft Defender includes Attack Simulation Training, crushing standalone awareness budgets inside 18 months.
  • KnowBe4’s deeper library and Proofpoint bundles squeeze SoSafe in enterprise renewals by 2026.
  • No recent funding signals and 470-person scale raise runway risk if growth stalls.

What makes SoSafe unique

  • SoSafe’s Human Risk OS unifies training, simulations, monitoring, and reporting in one platform.
  • European localization across 21 languages fits multinational workforces better than generic U.S. vendors.
  • Behavioral-science branding and 6,000+ customers reinforce credibility in human-risk management.

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Funding

Total Funding

$73M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$35M
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Linktree
$65M
Substack
$73M
SoSafe
$100M
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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

2%
SecurityInformed.com
Nov 20th, 2025
Daniel Farkas Joins SoSafe As Chief Revenue Officer

Daniel Farkas joins SoSafe as Chief Revenue Officer. SoSafe, a notable European entity in security awareness training and human risk management, has announced the immediate appointment of Daniel Farkas as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Peter Grausgruber as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 1, 2026. These strategic hires mark an important step for the company as it embarks on a new phase of growth and expansion. In his new role, Daniel Farkas will oversee all functions related to revenue generation, including sales, partnerships, marketing, and customer success. He aims to enhance customer relationships and drive the company's success in these areas. Daniel Farkas brings over two decades of experience in scaling saas and digital businesses. Previously, he served in prominent sales and revenue leadership positions at staffbase, contributing to its growth from €20 million ARR to €130 million ARR. His professional journey also includes key roles at Box and Accenture, reflecting a noteworthy track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering substantial value to clients across international markets. "SoSafe is redefining how organizations protect themselves against one of the biggest risks of our time: cyberattacks. Their human-centric approach stands out in an industry often dominated by technology-first thinking. Joining a team that combines purpose with innovation is a tremendous opportunity, and I'm eager to help SoSafe amplify its global impact," stated Daniel Farkas. Strong track record. Peter Grausgruber brings a wealth of experience as a strategic scale-up CFO, and will manage financial strategy, operations, and investor relations at SoSafe. Having started his career in consultancy with BDO, Deloitte, and PwC, Peter went on to lead transformation projects at OMV, one of Austria's major industrial firms. His role as CFO at Bitpanda saw an increase in revenue to over €300 million, while at Fourthline, he played a crucial part in scaling the finance function and organization to profitability. His combination of consultancy foundations and scale-up experience positions him as a valuable asset to SoSafe's growth plans. "SoSafe is operating in the right market at exactly the right time, with a highly relevant and proven solution," said Peter Grausgruber, adding "The company's sustained, healthy growth demonstrates strong product-market fit, and I'm excited to help shape its financial strategy as we continue to scale." "Bringing Daniel and Peter on board marks an exciting milestone for SoSafe as we accelerate our global mission," said dr. Niklas hellemann, CEO and co-founder of SoSafe, adding "their leadership, experience, and shared commitment to sustainable growth perfectly complement our vision of giving people the ability and confidence to stay secure and thrive in a digital world." Find out about secure physical access control systems through layered cybersecurity practices.

Enterprise Times
Oct 2nd, 2025
DeepL appoints Goncalo Gaiolas as Chief Product Officer

Gaiolas joins from SoSafe, where he was as Chief Product and Technology Officer until June 2025 and has remained a board member and advisor since then.

FF News
Mar 7th, 2025
Global Businesses Face Escalating Ai Risk, As 87% Hit By Ai Cyberattacks

87% of security professionals report that their organisation has encountered an AI-driven cyberattack in the last year, according to a new study by SoSafe, Europe’s largest security awareness and human risk management solution.The finding comes from SoSafe’s 2025 Cybercrime Trends, a comprehensive survey of 500 global security professionals as well as 100 SoSafe customers across 10 countries. It examines social engineering tactics and the escalating risks facing organisations.The report also highlights a growing global tension between the widespread adoption of AI and the inherent security risks that it can pose. Notably, 91% of all security experts anticipate a significant surge in AI-driven threats over the next three years. However, only 26% express high confidence in their ability to detect these attacks – showing how dangerously exposed organisations are today.Andrew Rose, CSO, SoSafe: “AI is dramatically scaling the sophistication and personalisation of cyberattacks. While organisations seem to be aware of the threat, our data shows businesses are not confident in their ability to detect and react to these attacks”.Rise of multichannel attacksAdvancements in AI are enabling multichannel cyberattacks, blending tactics across email, SMS, social media and collaboration platforms. 95% of cybersecurity professionals agree they’ve noticed an increase in this style of attack in the past 2 years

Finextra
Mar 7th, 2025
87% Encountered Ai-Driven Cyberattacks In 2024 - Sosafe

SoSafe’s report explores the global tension between AI adoption and the associated security risks, highlighting the views of 500 global security professionals and 100 SoSafe customers across 10 countries. EditorialThis content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community

The Channel Company
Mar 5th, 2025
Human-centric cybersafety vendor SoSafe launches in Australia

SoSafe has officially launched its security awareness and human risk management platform in Australia, bringing its behavioural science approach to combating cyber threats to local businesses.

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