Checkmarx
Checkmarx is a leader in application security, providing a comprehensive platform that secures application development from code to cloud. Their solutions include Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA), among others. With a focus on developer experience, Checkmarx integrates security seamlessly into the development process, helping organizations manage application risk effectively. They serve over 1,800 customers, including 40% of Fortune 100 companies, and are recognized for their ability to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) while improving security outcomes.
Checkmarx
Checkmarx is a leader in application security, providing a comprehensive platform that secures application development from code to cloud. Their solutions include Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA), among others. With a focus on developer experience, Checkmarx integrates security seamlessly into the development process, helping organizations manage application risk effectively. They serve over 1,800 customers, including 40% of Fortune 100 companies, and are recognized for their ability to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) while improving security outcomes.
TL;DR
Domain: Application security (SAST, SCA, DAST, IaC, secrets, ASPM)
Flagship Product: Checkmarx One — unified AppSec platform with AI-driven developer assistance
Customers/Scale: Serves enterprise customers including Fortune 50/100; claims billions of lines of code scanned monthly
Ownership: Acquired by Hellman & Friedman in 2020; TPG holds a minority stake
Founded: 2006
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Application security for enterprise software development (code-to-cloud security, DevSecOps integration).
Founded
2006
Industry
Cybersecurity / Application Security
Funding Track Record
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Insight Partners invested in 2015 (reported ~$84M transaction) and retained a minority interest after later sale.
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Acquired by Hellman & Friedman for approximately $1.15 billion; TPG holds a minority stake alongside retained Insight Partners interest.
Undisclosed financing announced October 11, 2011.
Investor Signal
“Major private equity ownership (Hellman & Friedman lead, TPG minority; Insight Partners prior investor)”