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Red Owl

acquired by Forcepoint

Baltimore, US · Founded 2013 · 8 known investors

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Acquired by Forcepoint August 2017 · $54M ($54 million in cash) · source ↗

Insider-threat behavioral analytics platform for information security; acquired by Forcepoint.

Founders & leadership

Red Owl was founded in 2013 by Guy Filippelli.

GFGuy Filippelli
Guy FilippelliFounder · President & CEO2012–2017Managing Partner at SQUADRA VENTURES

Board

CC
Christopher CollegeBoard director
MH
Matthew HallamBoard director
JLJay Leek
Jay LeekBoard Director2015–2017Managing Partner at Syngenta Group Ventures
EY
Elad YoranBoard director
NH
Nicholas HallamBoard director

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$28.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2015

▶$17.5MraisedJul 2015 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher CollegeDirector
  • Matthew HallamDirector
  • Jay LeekDirector
  • Elad YoranDirector
  • Guy FilippelliExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$17.5M
Amount sold
$17.5M
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11MraisedJun 2014 · 39 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Guy FilippelliExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nicholas HallamDirector
  • Matt HallamDirector
Offering amount
$11.5M
Amount sold
$11M
First sale
Jun 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Red Owl went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Red Owl do?
Insider-threat behavioral analytics platform for information security; acquired by Forcepoint.
Who founded Red Owl?
Red Owl was founded by Guy Filippelli in 2013.
Who are Red Owl's investors?
Red Owl's investors include ClearSky, Scout Ventures, Scout Ventures, Syn Ventures Seed Management Llc, TCP Venture Capital, ALLEGIS CAPITAL, Blackstone, CP Ventures.
How much funding has Red Owl raised?
Red Owl has disclosed $28.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Who acquired Red Owl?
Red Owl was acquired by Forcepoint.
Where is Red Owl headquartered?
Red Owl is headquartered in Baltimore, US.