BackBox
Track on RadarAcquired by Elsewhere Partners · 2021 · news
Network infrastructure automation platform for security, compliance & lifecycle mgmt
- Total raised
- $32M
- Employees
- 61
- Founded
- 2009
- Momentum
- 32
Cooling
Data updated August 2026
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BackBox is a cybersecurity company specializing in Network Security, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Addison, United States. It has raised $32M in total funding, employs about 61 people, and was acquired by Elsewhere Partners in 2021.
BackBox provides a network cyber resilience platform that automates network infrastructure security, compliance, and lifecycle management. The platform supports over 180 vendors with thousands of pre-built automations and offers a no-code approach for creating new automations without requiring Python, YAML, or other scripting languages. The company's platform addresses multiple use cases for network and security teams, including backup and recovery processes, device lifecycle management with auditable trails of activity, configuration management for day-to-day network engineering tasks, and compliance assessment against frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks and NIST. The solution also provides vulnerability intelligence to prioritize security fixes on critical devices and network automation capabilities to streamline device management, configuration, and deployment. BackBox serves over 500 global customers across various industries including telecommunications, banking, healthcare, retail, and transportation. The platform has automated over 100,000 networks worldwide. The company can be deployed in minutes and is designed to minimize human error, reduce operational costs, and decrease mean time to repair. BackBox has received recognition including Network World's 2024 Best of Enterprise Network Award and a Global InfoSec Award for Next-Gen Cyber Resilience at the 2025 RSA Conference.
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When was BackBox founded?▾
BackBox was founded in 2009.
Where is BackBox headquartered?▾
BackBox is headquartered in Addison, United States.
How much funding has BackBox raised?▾
BackBox has raised a total of $32M in total funding.
Is BackBox public or private?▾
BackBox is a privately-held company.
How many employees does BackBox have?▾
BackBox has approximately 61 employees.
What does BackBox do?▾
BackBox provides a network cyber resilience platform that automates network infrastructure security, compliance, and lifecycle management. The platform supports over 180 vendors with thousands of pre-built automations and offers a no-code approach for creating new automations without requiring Pytho…