Censys
PrivateLast Round
Series D
Mar 31, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$168.1M
Momentum
Top 25%
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Company Overview
Censys operates in Cybersecurity and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series D round in March 2026.
Censys is a cybersecurity company that provides a data-driven internet intelligence platform for threat hunting, attack surface management, and exposure management.
Sector
Cybersecurity
Verticals
Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Network Security
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Data as a Service, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Censys Comparables
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| CyCognito | 86% | |
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| Tenable | 81% |
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Censys Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D | Mar 31, 2026 | ||||
| Series C | Oct 24, 2023 | ||||
| Debt | Oct 24, 2023 | ||||
| Series B | Jan 27, 2022 | ||||
| Series A | Aug 6, 2020 | ||||
Seed | Nov 27, 2018 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Censys Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Decibel | Series B, Series D, Series A, Series C |
| Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital | Series D |
| Ascension Ventures | Series C |
| Four Rivers | Series C |
| GV | Series B, Series D, Series C, Seed, Series A |
| Greylock Partners | Series B, Series D, Series A, Series C, Seed |
| XYZ Venture Capital | Series B |
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Market signals
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- Mar 31, 2026
$40M round completed.
- Oct 16, 2025
Launched ICS/OT Internet intelligence offering for industrial asset security.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- has_revenueOct 6, 2026
Censys increases the number of customers with more than $1M in annual recurring revenue by 400% during H1 '26, according to an announcement from Michigan.
- hiresOct 6, 2026
Censys appoints Jeff Hackett as Chief Financial Officer in Michigan on Oct 6th '26, and he leads the company's global finance organization.
- launchesSep 7, 2026
At GISEC in the United Arab Emirates, Censys is set to highlight Operation Digital Shield, a joint initiative with Rilian Technologies that helps governments and critical infrastructure organisations, at Hall 8, Stand H8-E175 from Sep 16th-18th '26.
- attends_eventSep 7, 2026
Censys attends GISEC from Sep 16th–18th '26 and demonstrates how Internet Intelligence helps security teams discover Internet-facing assets, investigate threats, prioritise exposure, and accelerate security operations.
- attends_eventSep 7, 2026
Censys makes its first-ever appearance at GISEC Global 2026 from Sep 16th–18th '26 in United Arab Emirates, showcasing real-time Internet Intelligence and security operations and exposure management capabilities.
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Censys Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Censys's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Censys a public or private company?
Censys is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Censys?
Censys is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Censys's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Censys worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Censys is not publicly available.
Can I buy Censys stock?
Censys shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Censys's last funding round?
Censys's most recent funding round was Series D on March 31, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Censys?
Key investors in Censys include Decibel, Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, GV, Greylock Partners, Intel Capital.
Will Censys IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Censys.
How can I track Censys secondary market activity?
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