Riot Security

Riot Security

All-in-one data and operations security platform.

Overview

Riot Security provides an all-in-one security platform designed to protect a company’s data and operations. It combines technical safeguards with an employee-focused education program, recognizing that people are a key part of security. The platform is easy to use and is deployed by over 400 companies, backed by a 97% employee approval rating, which suggests strong user engagement in security practices. The main differentiator is its emphasis on employee engagement and satisfaction, actively involving staff in the security process rather than treating security as purely IT controls. The goal is to help organizations keep data and systems secure by combining effective protections with high participation from employees.

YC Company

About Riot Security

Simplify's Rating
Why Riot Security is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Cybersecurity

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$42.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Riot's AI-driven threat detection and posture scoring aligns with rising AI phishing risks and Zero Trust adoption.
  • Riot's 1,500 clients and $10M+ revenue in 2024 show strong growth, enabling global expansion and product innovation.
  • Riot's $30M Series B from Left Lane, YC, and Base10 validates its market leadership in employee cybersecurity.

What critics are saying

  • KnowBe4's Slack-integrated training with 40-60% adoption in 6-12 months will undercut Riot's custom catalog.
  • Mimecast's AI-native phishing platform with 35-50% price advantage in 9-15 months will dominate the SMB market.
  • MetaCompliance's GDPR-certified awareness becoming mandatory for 8,000 EU firms by Q3 2027 will force 40% client loss.

What makes Riot Security unique

  • Riot focuses on employee engagement and satisfaction in security, unlike traditional one-size-fits-all training.
  • Riot provides real-time employee cybersecurity monitoring and interactive coaching, not just static courses.
  • Riot's platform uses dynamic, scenario-based training customized via Slack and Teams, with highest completion rates.

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Funding

Total Funding

$42.1M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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
Below Average

Industry standards

$35M
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$45M
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$65M
Substack
$100M
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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

7%

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