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05/10/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/10/2024 08:31
Willkie Advises FTV Capital in Sale of Egress to KnowBe4
Willkie Advises FTV Capital in Sale of Egress to KnowBe4
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May 10, 2024
Willkie advised FTV Capital in connection with the sale of its portfolio company Egress, a leader in adaptive and integrated cloud email security, to KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform.
On April 24, KnowBe4 announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Egress, enhancing its product suite with Egress' cloud email security solution to create the largest, advanced AI-driven cybersecurity platform for managing human risk.
FTV Capital is a sector-focused growth equity investment firm that has raised $6.2 billion to invest in high-growth companies offering a range of innovative solutions in three sectors: enterprise technology and services, financial services, and payments and transaction processing.
The Willkie team was led by partner Gavin Gordon with associate Meghal Mehta.
On April 24, KnowBe4 announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Egress, enhancing its product suite with Egress' cloud email security solution to create the largest, advanced AI-driven cybersecurity platform for managing human risk.
FTV Capital is a sector-focused growth equity investment firm that has raised $6.2 billion to invest in high-growth companies offering a range of innovative solutions in three sectors: enterprise technology and services, financial services, and payments and transaction processing.
The Willkie team was led by partner Gavin Gordon with associate Meghal Mehta.