Clearedin

Clearedin, founded in 2017 by Deepak Kumar and Ranjeet Vidwans, established itself as a significant player in the cloud security market before its acquisition in 2022. The company was headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and developed a platform focused on preventing phishing attacks across a wide array of business communication channels.

The firm’s core offering was a multi-channel phishing prevention platform that utilized artificial intelligence and machine learning to safeguard B2B software platforms. This included protection for email, chat, file sharing, and other collaboration tools. The company's technology operated across widely used platforms such as Microsoft 365 (including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive), Google Workspace (including G-Suite and G-Drive), Slack, Zoom, Box, and Dropbox. A key technological differentiator for Clearedin was its patented "Identity Trust Graph." This system dynamically mapped and learned an organization's trusted communication patterns with its network of customers, vendors, and partners. By creating a continuously evolving model of legitimate interactions, the platform could identify anomalies that suggested phishing attempts or account takeovers, moving beyond static whitelists or blacklists.

The business operated on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, targeting businesses of various sizes, from small to midsize enterprises. Its platform was designed to help clients achieve compliance with industry standards and gain cross-channel visibility into security threats. Features included real-time phishing protection, advanced threat detection, data encryption, and detailed analytics on security trends. The company went through several funding rounds, securing a notable $4.75 million in a Series A round on June 25, 2019, led by Bonfire Ventures with participation from MS&AD Ventures and several angel investors. Reports indicate total funding reached up to $6.55 million. While the company was acquired in 2022, the acquirer's identity is not publicly specified; subsequently, the company's domain, clearedin.com, was acquired by Hello Inbox in 2024, an acquisition that did not include the original company or its technology.

Keywords: cloud security, phishing protection, cybersecurity, SaaS, B2B software security, Identity Trust Graph, email security, collaboration tool security, threat detection, machine learning security, Microsoft 365 security, Google Workspace security, Slack security, zero-trust security, compliance management, account takeover prevention, data leakage prevention, incident response, network management software, enterprise security