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JANUARY 13, 2026
CrowdStrike acquires Seraphic Security
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Seraphic Security
Browser security platform that transforms any enterprise browser into a secure environment, protecting employees and contractors from web-based threats and data leakage across managed and personal devices.
OwnershipVC-backed
InvestorsGreatPoint Ventures, CrowdStrike Falcon Fund, Cota Capital, Storm Ventures, Planven Investments
Capital raised$29M
Headcount11-50 FTEs
HeadquartersHerzliya, Israel
Leadership
Ilan Yeshua, CEO & Co-founder
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
CrowdStrike
Enterprise cybersecurity platform company
OwnershipPublicly traded (NASDAQ: CRWD)
Headcount10,698 FTEs
HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Leadership
George Kurtz, CEO & Founder
Buy-side advisor
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