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Privafy

Cloud-native data-in-motion security service

Overview

Privafy provides cybersecurity for data in motion across networks, devices, and the cloud, delivered as a cloud-native security stack sold on a subscription basis to carriers, IoT providers, and enterprises. Data is routed through Privafy’s cloud-native stack, which replaces traditional security systems with an integrated service that protects data in transit and mitigates threats. The company differentiates itself by focusing on data-in-motion security delivered as a managed cloud service for telecoms and IoT, using patented protections to simplify deployment and lower costs. Its goal is to offer a scalable, easy-to-deploy security layer that continuously protects data in motion and generates recurring revenue through subscriptions.

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About Privafy

Simplify's Rating
Why Privafy is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareCybersecurity

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$35.1M

Headquarters

Burlington, Massachusetts

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Privafy posted active hiring on SmartRecruiters in July 2026 for embedded engineers.
  • Privafy updated its website and pricing pages in August 2026, showing ongoing commercial activity.
  • A 2021 JV announcement and Saudi kingdom partnership expanded reach beyond U.S. channels.

What critics are saying

  • Privafy’s last visible funding was $22 million in January 2020; capital looks stale.
  • Public news stayed thin through 2026, signaling weak market traction and low brand recall.
  • Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Cisco crush its crowded category; channel dependence can kill it.

What makes Privafy unique

  • Privafy’s 2026 platform bundles firewall, DDoS, DLP, IDS, and SD-WAN security together.
  • Privafy targets data-in-motion for mobile carriers, IoT makers, and enterprises.
  • Privafy sells co-branded security-as-a-service through distributors, MSSPs, and carriers.

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Funding

Total Funding

$35.1M

Above

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
$13.1M
$15M
$30M

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Domestic Partner Coverage

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

1%

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