📝 Riot Raises $30M

Liam Gill
February 04, 2025

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French cybersecurity startup Riot has raised a $30 million Series B at a valuation above $170 million, following $10 million in annual revenue. Initially focused on phishing simulations and security education, Riot is now launching an Employee Security Posture Management platform, which assigns employees a "karma score" based on security habits and nudges them to adopt safer practices. Riot’s growth from 100,000 to 1 million employees across 1,500 companies highlights rising demand. With funding led by Left Lane Capital, Riot aims to expand internationally and develop additional security tools for employees.

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