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SlashNext

acquired by Varonis Systems

Pleasanton, US · Founded 2014 · 6 known investors

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SlashNext (now part of Varonis as "Varonis Interceptor") offers AI-native email security that detects phishing, business email compromise, and social engineering attacks across email and collaboration apps. It uses NLP and computer vision to analyze message intent and scan URLs and websites, serving enterprise security teams.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

SlashNext was founded in 2014 by Atif Mushtaq.

AMAtif Mushtaq
Atif MushtaqFounder & Chief Product Officer2014–2025Atif Mushtaq is VP of Data Science at Varonis following the 2023 acquisition of SlashNext, where he served as an executive leading email security product development using natural language processing and computer vision. He previously spent nine years as a senior scientist at FireEye, where he contributed to sandbox-based malware detection technology, and has worked in cybersecurity since 2005.
DS
David StevensNamed on SEC filing

Board

GG
Gaurav GargBoard directorPartner at Wing
PHPromod Haque
Promod HaqueBoard MemberManaging Partner at Norwest Venture Partners

Investors · 6

Norwest Venture Partnerslisted by Norwest Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $10M – $30M

How we know: a partner's Signal profile · funding news · prnewswire.com · norwest.com · Not right? Tell us

Winglisted by WingPalo Alto · $200K – $20M

How we know: Wing's portfolio page · prnewswire.com · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 3

ACTIVE Fund of the Ayala groupAlter VenturesTelia Group

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$58M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2019–2021

  • $26MSeries BOct 2021 · 2 sources

    ACTIVE Fund of the Ayala group, Alter Ventures, Norwest, Telia Group, Wing

    Source ↗
  • $26MraisedOct 2021 · 2 sources

    ACTIVE Fund of the Ayala group, Alter Ventures, Norwest, Telia Group, Wing

    Source ↗
▶$6MraisedMay 2019 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Atif MushtaqExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David StevensExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gaurav GargDirector
  • Promod HaqueDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$6M
First sale
Apr 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

AI Phishing Defense Leader SlashNext Closes $26 Million Series B Fundingprnewswire.com · Oct 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does SlashNext do?
SlashNext (now part of Varonis as "Varonis Interceptor") offers AI-native email security that detects phishing, business email compromise, and social engineering attacks across email and collaboration apps. It uses NLP and computer vision to analyze message intent and scan URLs and websites, serving enterprise security teams.
Who founded SlashNext?
SlashNext was founded by Atif Mushtaq in 2014.
Who are SlashNext's investors?
SlashNext's investors include Enerdigm Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Wing.
How much funding has SlashNext raised?
SlashNext has disclosed $58M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Who acquired SlashNext?
SlashNext was acquired by Varonis Systems.
Where is SlashNext headquartered?
SlashNext is headquartered in Pleasanton, US.