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Bugcrowd
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Bugcrowd

Bugcrowd

Series D

Bugcrowd: A leading crowdsourced security platform offering bug bounty programs and penetration testing services.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2012
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Bugcrowd, founded in 2012 by Casey Ellis, Chris Raethke, and Sergei Belokamen, is a leading crowdsourced security platform headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Australia. The company's core mission is to provide continuous security testing and stay ahead of cyber threats through its innovative bug bounty programs and "Penetration Testing as a Service" (PTaaS). Bugcrowd also offers attack surface management to help organizations identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Its market focus includes a wide range of industries seeking robust cybersecurity solutions.

Notable figures affiliated with Bugcrowd include CEO David Gerry, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Casey Ellis, CI&SO Nick McKenzie, and CFO Robert Taccini. The company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure companies on the internet by 2019. Bugcrowd's acquisition of Informer has further enhanced its offerings in attack surface management and penetration testing. The platform has made a substantial impact by enabling top organizations to maintain robust security postures through crowdsourced expertise.

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Bugcrowd - Quick Facts

Who are Bugcrowd's competitors?

Companies similar to Bugcrowd include HackerOne, Inspectiv, Federacy and Cobalt.

When was Bugcrowd founded?

Bugcrowd was founded in 2012.

Where is Bugcrowd's headquarters located?

Bugcrowd's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Bugcrowd's last funding round?

Bugcrowd's most recent funding round was for $30M (USD) in April 2020.

How much has Bugcrowd raised to-date?

As of Apr 9, 2020, Bugcrowd has raised a total of $78.7M (USD).

How many employees does Bugcrowd have?

Bugcrowd has 886 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

Bugcrowd - Classification

Ownership
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Security
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Bug Bounty
  • Security Testing
Tags
  • Cloud
  • SaaS
  • Security
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7372Prepackaged Software