Trepa is a technology company.
Trepa is the only prediction platform that ties payouts directly to numerical accuracy, allowing users to forecast actual values across various markets.
Trepa has raised $420K across 1 funding round.
Trepa has raised $420K in total across 1 funding round.
Trepa has raised $420K in total across 1 funding round.
Trepa's investors include Axiom Partners, C2 Investment, Y Combinator, Akshay Kothari, Amjad Masad, Arash Ferdowsi, David Petersen, Eoghan McCabe, Gokul Rajaram.
Trepa Technologies is an IT and cybersecurity training company focused on helping individuals obtain certifications like CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601/701), CySA+, CCNA (200-301), and CCNP to launch or advance their careers, including DoD 8570 compliance.[1][2][3][4] It offers live-virtual, in-person, and self-paced courses accessible via phone, tablet, or laptop, serving aspiring IT professionals, career changers, and those seeking cybersecurity roles.[1][4] The company solves the challenge of accessible, expert-led training by providing real-time instructor interaction, resume support, and recruiter connections through its team, with a track record of training and certifying hundreds of students.[1][2]
Founded to make high-quality training public-facing, Trepa emphasizes customer success as its top mission, combining technical education with career advocacy to build a pipeline of skilled IT and cybersecurity talent.[1][3]
Trepa Technologies was launched by CEO and co-founder Johnny Bannon, a seasoned IT professional with two years of training experience in his day job, who decided to extend that expertise to the public.[1] Recognizing the demand for accessible IT and cybersecurity certification prep, Bannon started the company to offer online courses with perpetual access, evolving from in-person training to broader virtual formats after successfully certifying hundreds in Security+, CySA+, CCNA, and CCNP.[1]
Co-founder Ryan Walsh, a professional growth consultant and former young executive at MSPs and with civilian IT vendors, joined to provide resume fixes, recruiter networking, and job placement advocacy, humanizing the training process.[1] Early traction came from Bannon's professional network, pivoting to scalable online platforms amid growing demand for DoD-compliant certifications.[1][2]
Trepa rides the surging demand for cybersecurity and IT talent amid escalating cyber threats, remote work, and government mandates like DoD 8570, which requires certified professionals for defense-related roles.[2] Timing aligns with a global skills shortage—cybersecurity jobs grew 30%+ annually—making affordable, compliant training critical for workforce upskilling.[3][4]
Market forces like hybrid learning post-pandemic favor Trepa's virtual/in-person hybrid model, while its focus on entry-level certs democratizes access to high-demand fields, influencing the ecosystem by accelerating talent pipelines for MSPs, vendors, and enterprises.[1][4]
Trepa is poised to expand its course catalog (e.g., more SY0-701, CySA+) and self-paced offerings, potentially partnering with DoD contractors or platforms like Discord for community building.[1][4] Trends like AI-driven threats and zero-trust security will boost demand for its certs, while economic pressures favor cost-effective virtual training over bootcamps.
Its influence could grow by scaling career services into a full job-placement network, solidifying Trepa as a key player in bridging education to employment in cybersecurity's talent crunch—empowering the next wave of professionals just as it started with a simple mission to serve customers.[1]
Trepa has raised $420K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $420K Seed in August 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | $420K Seed | Axiom Partners, C2 Investment, Y Combinator, Akshay Kothari, Amjad Masad, Arash Ferdowsi, David Petersen, Eoghan McCabe, Gokul Rajaram |