Hack Box
Hack The Box is a cybersecurity company founded in 2017 by Haris Pylarinos, James Hooker, and Aris Zikopoulos, with a presence in the UK and Greece. It has grown into one of the largest hacking communities globally, with over 1.7 million users. The company aims to address the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals through an innovative, gamified platform that offers hands-on penetration testing and training. The platform provides an engaging learning environment where users can hack into virtual machines and solve challenges of varying difficulty. Hack The Box features a dedicated content team that creates tailored challenges and labs for different skill levels, as well as Capture The Flag (CTF) events to simulate real-world scenarios. The company also offers custom training solutions for over 1,500 organizations, helping them enhance their cybersecurity capabilities. With significant funding and a growing team of over 100 employees, Hack The Box is committed to building a community of skilled ethical hackers and supporting organizations in strengthening their cyber defenses.
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Headcount trend
Hack Box went from 858 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,128 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 75 people joined, 49 left.
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Funding
- Jan 2023 · Series B · $55M · Carlyle, Paladin Capital Group, Osage University Partners
- Apr 2021 · Series A · $10.6M · Paladin Capital Group, Osage University Partners, Brighteye Ventures
- Apr 2019 · Seed · $1.3M
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How many employees does Hack Box have?
Hack Box has about 1,128 employees, up 0.7% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).
How much funding has Hack Box raised?
Hack Box has raised $66.9M in total funding; its latest round was Series B in Jan 2023.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 27 Nov 2025.