Pentera
Pentera is a cybersecurity company founded in 2015, specializing in Automated Security Validation™. The company focuses on continuous testing of organizational defenses against evolving threats, providing actionable insights to help reduce cyber exposure. Operating globally, Pentera serves over 1,000 enterprises across various sectors, including government, healthcare, financial services, and energy. The core offering is the Automated Security Validation Platform, which tests all cybersecurity layers, including internal networks and cloud environments. This platform uses full attack kill chains to identify vulnerabilities and simulate the latest attack techniques for continuous testing. Pentera emphasizes risk prioritization, helping organizations target critical security gaps and reduce cyber risk significantly. With a dedicated in-house research team, the company develops threat intelligence and updates its products to reflect current attack methods. Clients benefit from improved team efficiency and reduced security costs through automated testing and remediation guidance.
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Headcount trend
Pentera went from 267 employees in Jul 2023 to 327 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 34 people joined, 22 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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Details100 roles cut in the last 12 months.
- Aug 2026 · 60 roles (~14%) · Boston, United States
- Apr 2026 · 40 roles (~8%) · Boston, United States
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Funding
- Mar 2025 · Series D · $60.1M · Evolution Equity Partners, Farallon Capital Management
- Jan 2022 · Series C · $150M · K1 Investment Management, Evolution Equity Partners, Insight Partners
- Sep 2020 · Series B · $25M · Insight Partners, Awz Ventures, Blackstone Group
- Nov 2019 · Series A · $10M · Blackstone, Awz Ventures
- Jan 2018 · Venture · $4.5M · AWZ Homeland Security
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How many employees does Pentera have?
Pentera has about 327 employees, up 1.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Pentera sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Pentera filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2024, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a IT role.
Has Pentera had layoffs in 2026?
Yes. Pentera has reported 100 layoffs in 2026, most recently on Aug 17, 2026.
What is Pentera's revenue per employee?
Pentera makes about $474K in revenue per employee, based on $155M annual revenue and 327 employees.
How much funding has Pentera raised?
Pentera has raised $249.6M in total funding; its latest round was Series D in Mar 2025.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.