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Probely provides an automated web application and API vulnerability scanner designed to integrate security testing seamlessly into the software development lifecycle. The platform identifies security issues within web applications and APIs, offering actionable guidance for remediation. Its approach enables both security and development teams to efficiently address vulnerabilities, ensuring robust application security in agile and DevOps environments.
The company was founded in 2016 by Nuno Loureiro, Tiago Mendo, João Poupino, Hugo Castilho, Bruno Barão, and Cláudio Gamboa. Their collective insight recognized the growing need for proactive and continuous security validation amidst rapid software development cycles. This led to the creation of a solution that streamlines the process of finding and fixing vulnerabilities, moving beyond traditional, slower security assessments.
Probely primarily serves organizations developing web applications and APIs, supporting security and DevOps teams in maintaining secure products. Its vision centers on empowering these teams to build security directly into their development workflows. By automating critical security checks, Probely aims to foster a future where security is an inherent and continuous aspect of software delivery.
Probely has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round.
Probely has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Probely has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Series A in October 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2022 | $8M Series A | Iberis Capital | Bessemer Venture Partners, Portugal Ventures, TIIN Capital, TIN Capital, Caixa Capital Risc, EDP Ventures, Sonae IM | Announced |
Probely is a cloud-based automated vulnerability scanner for web applications and APIs, designed to help Security, DevOps, and developer teams detect, prioritize, and remediate security issues like SQL injection, XSS, Log4j vulnerabilities, and SSL/TLS problems.[1][2][5] It serves agile development teams by integrating into CI/CD pipelines and SDLC workflows, solving the problem of manual security testing through DevSecOps automation, evidence-based reporting, and actionable fix guidance to reduce false positives and ensure compliance with standards like OWASP Top 10, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO27001.[1][2][3] Following its acquisition by Snyk in November 2024, Probely's technology enhances Snyk's platform for unified AppSec testing amid rising API and AI-driven development risks.[1][6]
The platform offers customizable scans (authenticated, scheduled, partial), comprehensive coverage of over 3,000 vulnerability types including DAST, API scanning, and EASM, plus collaboration tools like JIRA/Slack integrations and detailed PDF reports.[1][3][4] Pricing includes a free tier with core features and limited scan hours, plus paid plans (Starter, Pro, Premium, Enterprise) for scaling.[5][7]
Founded in 2016 in Porto, Portugal (with headquarters later noted in Lisbon), Probely was created by a team of six web professionals experienced in development, auditing, and securing large-scale projects.[1][5] The idea emerged from a mission to make security "accessible, scalable, and affordable" for developers and teams, addressing the gap in tools that empower rather than hinder fast-paced development.[5] Early focus on automated scanning gained traction through features like low false positives and developer-friendly guidance, evolving into a full DevSecOps platform.[2][3] A pivotal moment came with its November 2024 acquisition by Snyk, integrating its DAST tech into a broader developer security ecosystem.[1]
Probely rides the DevSecOps and API security surge, fueled by generative AI expanding API usage as bridges to LLMs and complex web apps demanding continuous testing.[1][3] Timing aligns with rising threats like Log4j and OWASP Top 10, where manual audits fail agile cycles—Probely automates this, reducing remediation time amid market forces like stricter compliance (GDPR, PCI) and cyberattack growth.[2][4] It influences the ecosystem by shifting security left, empowering developers over specialists, and post-acquisition, bolsters Snyk's unification of SAST/DAST for holistic AppSec, helping startups and enterprises fortify attack surfaces proactively.[1][3]
With Snyk's backing, Probely's tech will likely deepen integration into AI-powered dev tools, expanding EASM and custom API testing to counter evolving threats like supply chain attacks.[1][3] Trends like zero-trust architectures and regulatory pressures will amplify demand for its automation, potentially growing influence through Snyk's global reach and ecosystem partnerships. As security embeds further in SDLC, Probely positions agile teams to scale securely, turning vulnerabilities from roadblocks into learning opportunities—echoing its founding goal of accessible protection in a threat-dense world.[5][6]
Probely has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Probely's investors include Iberis Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Portugal Ventures, TIIN Capital, TIN Capital, Caixa Capital, EDP Ventures, Sonae IM.
