Mimecast
By Mimecast
Mimecast is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based email management, providing security, archiving, and continuity services for business communications. Founded in 2003, the company has grown to support over 42,000 customers globally, helping them protect their communications, people, and data against sophisticated cyber threats.
Mimecast was founded in 2003 by Peter Bauer and Neil Murray. The company has since expanded its presence with offices in key locations worldwide, including North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Africa, Australia, Singapore, and India. Mimecast went public on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in 2015 under the ticker symbol "MIME" and was later acquired by Permira Holdings Ltd in 2022, becoming a private company.
Mimecast has raised a total of $260.79 million over five funding rounds. The most recent funding round in February 2023 raised $177.79 million. As of May 2022, the company was valued at approximately $5.8 billion.
Mimecast offers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity products designed to protect email and collaboration platforms. Key features include:
Email Security: Protects against spam, malware, phishing, and other threats.
Cloud Archiving: Ensures data is securely stored and easily retrievable.
Awareness Training: Provides realistic and effective training to mitigate human risk.
Brand Protection: Utilizes machine learning to detect and neutralize brand impersonation and phishing attacks.
Mimecast has made several strategic acquisitions to enhance its product offerings:
Ataata (2018): Cybersecurity training startup.
Solebit (2018): Cybersecurity company.
DMARC Analyzer (2019): Email security firm.
Segasec (2020): Anti-phishing company.
Elevate Security (2024): Human risk management solutions provider.
Recent product expansions include the launch of Mimecast Protection for Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive in March 2024, enhancing the company's capabilities in protecting collaboration platforms.
Mimecast emphasizes building a resilient global community through its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The company's "Resilience Together" program focuses on community engagement, sustainability, and supporting underserved populations. Mimecast's culture is centered around delivering cyber resilience and giving back to the communities where it operates.
Mimecast serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, legal, and government sectors. The company supports over 42,000 customers in more than 100 countries, leveraging a vast network of resellers, distributors, and managed service providers to deliver its solutions.
