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SoSafe is Europe's largest provider of security awareness training and human risk management, helping organizations build a security culture and reduce human-related security risks.
SoSafe has raised $73.0M in total across 1 funding round.
SoSafe's investors include Canaan Partners, La Famiglia, Picus Capital, XAnge, Hanno Renner, Victor Jacobsson.
SoSafe is a German cybersecurity company founded in 2018 that builds a platform for security awareness training and human risk management, blending behavioral science with AI-driven tools like micro-learning, personalized phishing simulations, and risk dashboards.[1][2][4][6] It serves over 5,500 customers worldwide, including enterprises and SMEs across 37 countries, helping security teams reduce human-related cyber risks by fostering secure habits through gamified, role-tailored content that integrates with email and LMS systems.[3][4][5] The platform addresses the core problem of employees as the weakest link in cybersecurity, delivering measurable ROI with fast deployment (2 days to go-live), high engagement (4.7/5 user rating), and compliance support for standards like ISO 27001 and GDPR.[5][6] SoSafe shows strong growth momentum, transitioning to a Societas Europaea (SE) structure in January 2025 to enable international expansion and potential IPO, while launching an MSP platform for SMEs in June 2025.[4]
SoSafe was co-founded in 2018 in Cologne, Germany, by a team of behavioral scientists and technology experts, led by CEO Dr. Niklas Hellemann, a psychologist with a background in social engineering and management consulting at BCG.[2][3][6] Hellemann's expertise in psychology and business administration drove the idea to apply behavioral science to cybersecurity, transforming static training into intuitive, data-driven habit-building to counter human vulnerabilities.[1][6] Early traction came from its focus on personalization and gamification, rapidly scaling to serve thousands of customers; by 2025, it had grown to over 5,000 companies across 37 countries, supported by a diverse team of 500+ "Safeys" from 52 nationalities.[4][6] Pivotal moments include leveraging AI for risk prioritization and the 2025 SE transition plus MSP launch, positioning it for global leadership in human risk management.[4]
SoSafe rides the surging demand for human-centric cybersecurity amid escalating threats like sophisticated phishing, where humans cause 74% of breaches, outpacing technical defenses alone.[2][4][6] Its timing aligns with regulatory pressures (GDPR, NIS2) and the SME cyber vulnerability gap, democratizing awareness training via scalable AI and behavioral tools in a market projected to grow rapidly.[4][5] Market forces favoring SoSafe include AI advancements for personalization and the shift from compliance checkboxes to proactive risk reduction, influencing the ecosystem by empowering 5.4 million users and IT providers to scale security cultures globally.[3][6] As Europe's largest provider, it sets standards for integrating psychology with tech, reducing reliance on endless simulations.
SoSafe is poised for explosive growth as the global leader in human risk management, with its SE structure and MSP platform fueling SME penetration, international expansion, and IPO potential.[4] Trends like AI-enhanced threats and zero-trust mandates will amplify demand for its science-backed, low-effort platform, potentially doubling its 5,500+ customer base amid rising cyber incidents.[1][4] Its influence may evolve from European dominator to worldwide standard-setter, turning employees into active defenders and redefining cybersecurity ROI—building on its mission to make digital self-defense intuitive for all.[6]
SoSafe has raised $73.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $73.0M Series B in January 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2022 | $73.0M Series B | Canaan Partners, La Famiglia, Picus Capital, XAnge, Hanno Renner, Victor Jacobsson |
