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Vade delivers AI-powered email security solutions, specializing in advanced threat detection and response for digital communications. Its platform employs self-learning artificial intelligence, integrating anomaly detection, machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. This approach proactively identifies and neutralizes cyberattacks, protecting against phishing, malware, and spear phishing.
Established in 2009 by Adrien Gendre, Vade began as a French startup focused on email security for Internet Service Providers. Gendre's insight was developing a predictive defense system against complex email threats. This early reliance on AI-driven analysis of email data formed the foundation of its cybersecurity methodology.
Vade's security offerings serve clients including ISPs, telcos, SMBs, and global enterprises. As part of Hornetsecurity Group, Vade protects critical data and supply chains. The company aims to lead European cybersecurity through continuous advancement in cloud, compliance, and digital communications security services.
VADE has raised $83.0M across 2 funding rounds.
VADE has raised $83.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
VADE (often stylized Vade or Vade Secure) is an AI-driven email security company that builds threat‑detection and response products for ISPs, MSPs, telcos, SMBs and enterprises; it was founded in 2009 in France and today protects over a billion mailboxes and operates globally as part of Hornetsecurity Group[3][5].[3]
High‑Level Overview
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Quick Take & Future Outlook
Quick takeaway: Vade is a mature, channel‑focused email security vendor whose large telemetry base and AI emphasis make it a meaningful player in protecting mail flows for ISPs, MSPs and enterprises—now positioned to scale further through its integration with Hornetsecurity and continued investment in ML‑driven detection[3][5].[3] [5]
VADE has raised $83.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
VADE's investors include B Capital Group, Crosscut Ventures, Neotribe Ventures, Science, Upfront Ventures, Vince Thompson, AXA Strategic Ventures, Battery Ventures, General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Rami Elkhatib.
VADE has raised $83.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Seed in March 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2022 | $4M Seed | — | B Capital Group, Crosscut Ventures, Neotribe Ventures, Science, Upfront Ventures, Vince Thompson | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2019 | $79M Series A | — | AXA Strategic Ventures, Battery Ventures, B Capital Group, General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Rami Elkhatib | Announced |