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Inspectiv

Bug bounty as a service platform

Overview

Inspectiv provides a Bug Bounty as a Service (BaaS) platform for cybersecurity, helping organizations find and manage critical vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. It supports security teams with continuous manual testing conducted by skilled researchers, while reducing the hassle and cost associated with traditional bug bounty programs. The platform prioritizes findings, streamlines remediation, and offers a subscription-based model for ongoing access to testing and services. Unlike traditional one-off bug bounty setups, Inspectiv emphasizes continuous coverage and enterprise-ready management of external attack surfaces. The company aims to make bug bounty and continuous pentesting accessible and efficient for enterprise organizations and beyond.

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About Inspectiv

Simplify's Rating
Why Inspectiv is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareCybersecurity

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$14.6M

Headquarters

Culver City, CA

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Inspectiv's site updated October 2026, showing active product and content investment.
  • StepStone-backed funding from June 2022 still anchors the company and validates the category.
  • The 2026 platform messaging matches buyer demand for consolidated vulnerability management.

What critics are saying

  • HackerOne and Bugcrowd dominate enterprise bug-bounty budgets, squeezing Inspectiv's 2027 sales cycle.
  • Melika's Discloze role since January 2025 splits founder attention across two security startups.
  • No public 2026 customer scale or revenue data makes a 2027 financing shutdown plausible.

What makes Inspectiv unique

  • Inspectiv bundles Bug Bounty, pentesting, Feature Testing, and VDP into one workflow.
  • Its 2025 Inspectiv 2.0 pitch centers on AI triage and noise reduction.
  • Joseph Melika still fronts the company, signaling continuity through 2026 positioning.

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Funding

Total Funding

$14.6M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
$8.6M
$15M
$30M

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Intelligence360 News
Sep 12th, 2022
Manhattan Beach California Based Inspectiv Is Raising $10,999,987.00 In New Equity Investment.

Manhattan Beach, CA – According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Inspectiv is raising $10,999,987.00 in new funding. Sources indicate as part of senior management Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Melika played a key role in securing the recent investment and it will aid in aggressively expanding the company, as well as broaden and accelerate product development. About Inspectiv

LA Tech Watch
Jul 5th, 2022
StepStone Group invests into Inspectiv in $16M

Inspectiv, an end-to-end vulnerability detection platform, has raised $16M in Series A funding led by StepStone Group.

FinTech Global
Jul 1st, 2022
Vulnerability Detection Platform Inspectiv Scoops Up $16M

Inspectiv, a vulnerability detection platform, has closed its Series A round on $16m. StepStone Group served as the lead investor, with contributions also coming from Fika Ventures, Freestyle and Mucker Capital

PR Newswire
Jun 30th, 2022
Inspectiv Closes $8.6M Funding Round, Expands Leadership Team

The cybersecurity firm has now raised more than $16 million as it moves to scale its ML platform and disrupt the vulnerability detection space. LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cybersecurity company Inspectiv today announced the closing of an $8.6 million Series A funding round that will accelerate its use of artificial intelligence to revolutionize how businesses safeguard their operations

Built In
Jun 30th, 2022
Mucker Capital invested into Inspectiv in $8.6M on Jun 30th 22'.

On Thursday, Inspectiv, formerly known as CESPPA, announced it raised $8.6 million in a Series A funding round led by StepStone Group with participation from Fika Ventures, Freestyle and Mucker Capital.

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