Permiso Security
Permiso Security sells identity threat detection software for both human and machine identities across IT environments. The Palo Alto-based cybersecurity startup raised $29M in a Series A round in April 2024 and employs 59 people.
The growth story
Permiso Security grew from 11 to 59 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $29M along the way, most recently a Series A in April 2024.
About
Permiso Security develops software that monitors identity-related security risks across cloud, on-premise and hybrid IT systems. Its tools detect threats from both human users and automated processes throughout the identity lifecycle, targeting enterprise security teams.
The company has raised $29M from notable investors including Altimeter Capital and Point72 Ventures. With 59 employees, Permiso Security's engineering team makes up its largest function at 15 staff.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Permiso Security's largest department with 15 staff. The company's leadership includes cybersecurity veterans, with investors like Jason Chan (former Netflix security VP) and Brandon Dixon (former FireEye executive) backing the firm.
The Permiso Security org chart
Phanikrishna Modali (Co-Founder/SVP Engineering) leads 14 mapped leaders with 4 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 19 (-14% YoY), Information Technology 11 (-21% YoY), Entrepreneurship 6 (0% YoY), Marketing 5 (0% YoY), Business Development 5 (0% YoY), Sales 4 (-33% YoY).
Talent flow
Permiso Security's team includes multiple alumni from major cybersecurity firms, with 8 coming from FireEye and 2 each from Mandiant and Cylance. Employees frequently move to identity-focused security roles, with 5 joining Okta.
Most common previous employers of Permiso Security staff: FireEye (8), Zoho (2), Mandiant (part of Google Cloud) (2), Pwned Labs (2), Sense Cyber Research Center (2), Cylance (2). Former Permiso Security employees most often moved to Okta (5), Amazon (2), Pwned Labs (1), Clutch Security (1), ClearVector (1), Horizon3.ai (1).
Alumni worth knowing
The Permiso Security mafia
Three Permiso Security alumni have founded startups, including Niuro (32 staff), Matterhaul (5 staff) and Branchmore.
3Ricardo Arancibia, was Lead Data Scientist until 2024Stephen Demjanenko, was Co-Founder / Chief Technology Officer until 2023Andrew Shu, was Director of Engineering until 2026Web traffic
Traffic mix: 49% direct, 30% search, 7% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Permiso Security: Python (Programming Language) (21), Cybersecurity (17), JavaScript (16), Penetration Testing (15), Linux (15), Leadership (14), Network Security (14), Cloud Computing (13).
Where the team actually sits
Permiso Security people are concentrated in District of Pristina, Kosovo (6), Karnataka, India (5), Virginia, United States (4), United States (3).
Search footprint
Permiso Security attracts about 353 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $2K a month if bought through ads. It gained 41 ranking keywords and lost 39 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.00 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 1.00 / 5
- Senior management
- 1.00 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 1.00 / 5
Frequently asked
Permiso Security has 59 employees as of September 2026.
Permiso Security has raised $29M in total, most recently a Series A round in April 2024.
Permiso Security was founded in 2020 by Phanikrishna Modali.
Phanikrishna Modali (Co-Founder/SVP Engineering) sits at the top of Permiso Security's reporting structure, with 4 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Permiso Security staff are FireEye (8 people), Zoho (2 people), Mandiant (part of Google Cloud) (2 people).
Former Permiso Security employees most often move to Okta (5), Amazon (2), Pwned Labs (1).
At least 3 companies have a founder who previously worked at Permiso Security, including Niuro, Matterhaul, Branchmore.
Permiso Security attracts about 353 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $2K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Permiso Security staff are Python (Programming Language), Cybersecurity, JavaScript, Penetration Testing, Linux.
Permiso Security staff are concentrated in District of Pristina, Kosovo (6), Karnataka, India (5), Virginia, United States (4).
Permiso Security has about 19 people in Engineering, down 14% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Permiso Security has about 11 people in Information Technology, down 21% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 43 current and 41 former Permiso Security profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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