OPSWAT Receives $125 Million Investment from Brighton Park Capital to Accelerate Growth Momentum

By AIT News Desk On Apr 1, 2021

Investment Will Support Continued Global Expansion, R&D Innovation and Strategic Acquisitions

OPSWAT, the leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, announced it has secured a $125 million growth investment from Brighton Park Capital, a research-driven investment firm that specializes in growth-stage software, information services, and technology-enabled business services.

With close to 400 employees and 10 global offices, OPSWAT is trusted by more than 1,000 organizations across 70 countries for providing comprehensive and scalable cybersecurity solutions to protect against malware and zero-day attacks. The Company’s innovative, modular suite of products addresses eight critical cybersecurity use cases, including cross-domain solutions, file upload security, malware analysis, email security, storage security, secure access, and developer tools.

OPSWAT achieved record sales in 2020 and continues to see ever-increasing demand for its critical infrastructure solutions due to increased frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, as well as heightened global compliance requirements. In December 2020, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters to Tampa, Florida and plans to hire 100 employees in Tampa over the next three years.

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OPSWAT will use the new capital to accelerate its rapid growth, with a focus on additional global expansion of sales, marketing, customer success and business operations. The Company will also continue robust investment in R&D innovation and pursue strategic acquisitions.

“We’re thrilled to have Brighton Park as a strategic, growth-focused partner and look forward to benefiting from their proven sector expertise as we advance our mission to protect the world’s mission-critical infrastructure,” said Benny Czarny, Founder and CEO of OPSWAT. “With a strong foundation and global organization in place, today’s announcement marks a new era at OPSWAT, and wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work by our exceptional and growing team. We are excited to partner with the Brighton Park team as we capitalize on the substantial opportunities ahead.”

“OPSWAT’s portfolio of innovative solutions addresses the critical need for cybersecurity protection, particularly as the shift to remote and digital channels continues to accelerate,” said Mike Gregoire, Partner at Brighton Park. “As the clear market leader, OPSWAT has a strong reputation for solving some of the most complex challenges faced by modern enterprises. We have tremendous respect for Benny and the world-class OPSWAT team and look forward to partnering with them as we support the Company’s next phase of growth.”