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Founded Year

2014

Stage

Acquired | Acquired

Total Raised

$40M

Valuation

$0000 

Revenue

$0000 

About Cyence

Cyence empowers the insurance industry to understand the impact of cyber risk in the context of dollars and probabilities. Cyence's unique approach combines economic/risk modeling, cybersecurity and big data analytics to create an economic cyber risk modeling platform. Cyence's platform and analytics are leveraged by leaders across the insurance industry to help understand and manage cyber risk, as well as to roll out new transformative insurance products. Cyence was acquired by Guidewire Software in October 2017. Total consideration for the acquisition was approximately $275 million, or $265 million net of $10 million cash on hand. The company noted that consideration provided at closing will consist of net cash of approximately $140 million and approximately 1.6 million shares of newly issued Guidewire common stock. Of these shares, approximately 260,000 are in the form of deferred equity consideration, which are subject to the achievement of certain retention and operating milestones.

Headquarters Location

300 8th Ave

San Mateo, California, 94401,

United States

650-477-2600

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Expert Collections containing Cyence

Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.

Cyence is included in 6 Expert Collections, including Regtech.

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Regtech

1,453 items

Technology that addresses regulatory challenges and facilitates the delivery of compliance requirements. Regulatory technology helps companies and regulators address challenges ranging from compliance (e.g. AML/KYC) automation and improved risk management.

F

Fintech 100

248 items

250 of the most promising private companies applying a mix of software and technology to transform the financial services industry.

I

Insurtech

4,106 items

Companies and startups that use of technology to improve core and ancillary insurance operations. Companies in this collection are creating new product architectures, improving underwriting models, accelerating claims and creating a better customer experience

A

Artificial Intelligence

10,932 items

Companies developing artificial intelligence solutions, including cross-industry applications, industry-specific products, and AI infrastructure solutions.

C

Cybersecurity

6,705 items

These companies protect organizations from digital threats.

F

Fintech

8,095 items

Companies and startups in this collection provide technology to streamline, improve, and transform financial services, products, and operations for individuals and businesses.

Cyence Patents

Cyence has filed 10 patents.

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Application Date

Grant Date

Title

Related Topics

Status

3/28/2016

9/3/2019

Computer network security, Distributed computing architecture, Computer security, Cyberwarfare, Risk analysis

Grant

Application Date

3/28/2016

Grant Date

9/3/2019

Title

Related Topics

Computer network security, Distributed computing architecture, Computer security, Cyberwarfare, Risk analysis

Status

Grant

Cyence Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When was Cyence founded?

    Cyence was founded in 2014.

  • Where is Cyence's headquarters?

    Cyence's headquarters is located at 300 8th Ave, San Mateo.

  • What is Cyence's latest funding round?

    Cyence's latest funding round is Acquired.

  • How much did Cyence raise?

    Cyence raised a total of $40M.

  • Who are the investors of Cyence?

    Investors of Cyence include Guidewire Software, New Enterprise Associates, Institutional Venture Partners and Dowling Capital Partners.

  • Who are Cyence's competitors?

    Competitors of Cyence include Cyberwrite and 5 more.

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