Sophos

Sophos

Develops network security and threat management products. Learn more

Financials

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Revenues, earnings & profits over time
USD2017201820192020202120222023
Revenues530m641m711m754m---
% growth-21 %11 %6 %---
EBITDA47.0m58.0m121m133m33.7m145m137m
% EBITDA margin9 %9 %17 %18 %---
Profit(46.0m)(66.0m)26.0m19.0m---
% profit margin(9 %)(10 %)4 %3 %---
R&D budget134m139m141m----
R&D % of revenue25 %22 %20 %----

Source: Dealroom estimates

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£41.0m

Growth Equity VC

$400m

Valuation: $830m

Buyout
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$21.4m

Grant
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$8.1m

Grant
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$125m

Valuation: $1.6b

80.6x EV/LTM EBITDA

IPO

£3.1b

Valuation: £3.1b

6.4x EV/LTM Revenues

70.5x EV/LTM EBITDA

Acquisition
Total Funding$83.6m

Recent News about Sophos

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Sophos is a global cybersecurity company that specializes in providing comprehensive security solutions for businesses of all sizes. The company operates in the cybersecurity market, which is essential for protecting organizations from digital threats such as malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. Sophos serves a diverse range of clients, including large enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and various industry sectors like retail, healthcare, and finance.

Sophos offers a wide array of products and services designed to secure different aspects of an organization's IT infrastructure. These include endpoint protection, which safeguards individual devices like computers and smartphones; network security, which protects the entire network from external threats; and mobile security, which ensures that mobile devices are secure. One of their flagship offerings is Sophos Central, a cloud-based management console that allows businesses to manage all their security solutions from a single platform. This integrated approach helps organizations streamline their security operations and improve their overall defense mechanisms.

The company also provides Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, where a team of experts monitors and responds to security incidents on behalf of the client. This service is particularly beneficial for organizations that lack the in-house expertise to handle complex cybersecurity threats.

Sophos makes money through a subscription-based business model. Clients pay recurring fees to access Sophos' software and services, which ensures a steady revenue stream for the company. Additionally, Sophos offers training programs through authorized training centers, helping clients and partners better understand and utilize their security solutions.

In summary, Sophos is a key player in the cybersecurity market, offering a range of products and services designed to protect businesses from digital threats. Their cloud-based management platform, Sophos Central, and their MDR services are particularly noteworthy for their effectiveness and ease of use.

Keywords: cybersecurity, endpoint protection, network security, mobile security, cloud-based management, Sophos Central, MDR, subscription model, training programs, digital threats.

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Investments by Sophos

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Astaro
ACQUISITION by Sophos May 2011
Barricade
ACQUISITION by Sophos Nov 2016
Mojave Networks
ACQUISITION by Sophos Oct 2014
SurfRight
ACQUISITION by Sophos Dec 2015
Invincea
ACQUISITION by Sophos Feb 2017
Braintrace
ACQUISITION by Sophos Jul 2021
Capsule8
ACQUISITION by Sophos Jul 2021
Refactr
ACQUISITION by Sophos Aug 2021
Avid Secure
ACQUISITION by Sophos Jan 2019
Cyberoam
ACQUISITION by Sophos Feb 2014
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