KnowBe4 IPO
KnowBe4 provides security awareness training and simulated phishing platforms to help organizations educate employees about cybersecurity threats. The company was acquired and taken private after being a publicly-traded cybersecurity firm, reflecting the ongoing consolidation in the cybersecurity market.
Key Facts
| Industry | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Clearwater, FL |
| Employees | ~2,000 |
| Website | knowbe4.com |
| Funding | Taken private by Vista Equity Partners for $4.6B in 2022 |
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4 is a leading cybersecurity awareness training and simulated phishing platform that helps organizations reduce human error-related security risks. The company's platform combines security awareness training modules with automated phishing simulations to test and educate employees about social engineering attacks. KnowBe4's approach focuses on transforming employees from being the weakest link in cybersecurity to becoming a strong human firewall.
The company serves over 65,000 organizations worldwide, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 1000 enterprises across various industries including healthcare, financial services, and government. KnowBe4 went public in 2021 but was taken private by Vista Equity Partners in a $4.6 billion deal in 2022, reflecting the strong demand for human-centric cybersecurity solutions as organizations increasingly recognize that employee training is critical to their overall security posture.
IPO Status
KnowBe4 was previously a public company that traded on NASDAQ under the ticker 'KNBE' after going public in April 2021. The company was acquired by Vista Equity Partners in a deal valued at approximately $4.6 billion in late 2022. The acquisition took KnowBe4 private, removing it from public trading. Vista Equity Partners, which specializes in enterprise software investments, acquired the company as part of its strategy to build a portfolio of cybersecurity and technology companies. The deal represented a significant premium to KnowBe4's trading price at the time of the acquisition announcement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does KnowBe4 have a stock?
KnowBe4 previously had an IPO in April 2021 but was subsequently taken private. Vista Equity Partners acquired the company in 2022, removing it from public trading.
When is the KnowBe4 IPO date?
KnowBe4 is no longer a candidate for IPO as it was taken private by Vista Equity Partners in 2022. The company previously traded publicly but is now privately held.
How can I buy KnowBe4 stock?
You cannot buy KnowBe4 stock as the company was taken private by Vista Equity Partners in 2022. Shares are no longer available on public exchanges after the acquisition was completed.
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