GuidePoint Security

Reston, VA Cybersecurity Private

GuidePoint Security is a cybersecurity solutions and consulting firm that helps enterprise and government organizations evaluate, select, implement, manage, and optimize their security programs. The company offers advisory and managed services across application security, cloud security, identity and access management, threat and attack simulation, governance/risk/compliance, data security, and incident response. Founded in 2011 by Michael Volk and Justin Morehouse and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, GuidePoint serves more than 3,800 customers including one-third of the Fortune 50, roughly 40% of the Fortune 500, and a majority of U.S. cabinet-level agencies. The company is backed by Audax Private Equity and ABS Capital Partners.

Overview

Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Founded

2011

Employees

1,000–1,500

Total Funding

$5.5B

4 rounds

Latest Valuation

$5B

April 2025

Funding

Total raised $5.5B across 4 rounds

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Last updated 05-15-2026

Latest Round

Type

Growth Capital

Date

October 10, 2023

Amount

$5B

Valuation

$5B

Lead Investors

Audax Private Equity
DateRoundAmount RaisedValuationLead Investors
April 2025 M&A $2B $15B TPG
October 10, 2023 Growth Capital $5B $5B Audax Private Equity
July 14, 2020 Growth Equity $500M ABS Capital Partners

Leadership

  • Michael Volk

    Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO

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  • Justin Morehouse

    Co-Founder & Principal

  • Michael Annessa

    Partner & Chief Financial Officer

  • Joe Leonard

    CTO & VP, Security Strategy

  • Gary Brickhouse

    Chief Information Security Officer

Competitors

Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.

  • Optiv Security

    Large cybersecurity solutions integrator and advisory firm providing similar end-to-end security services to enterprise and government customers.

  • SHI International

    Global IT solutions provider with a significant cybersecurity practice that competes for the same enterprise reseller and advisory mandates.

  • Trace3

    Technology consultancy and solutions provider with a cybersecurity practice serving enterprise customers across the U.S.

  • Secureworks

    Managed security services and detection/response provider, historically a Dell subsidiary, competing in MDR and security consulting.

  • Accenture Security

    Cybersecurity arm of Accenture, providing strategy, transformation, managed security, and incident response services to large enterprises and governments.

  • Deloitte Cyber

    Big Four cyber consulting practice offering risk, advisory, and managed security services to enterprise and public-sector clients.

GuidePoint Security Investment FAQ

Public status and buying access

No. GuidePoint Security is a private company and does not have a public stock ticker or trade on a public stock exchange. Its shares are generally held by founders, employees, investors, and other private shareholders. Buyers and sellers may be able to transact in GuidePoint Security shares through private secondary transactions, but any transaction depends on share availability, buyer and seller agreement, transfer restrictions, company approval rights, and any applicable right of first refusal. There is no guarantee that GuidePoint Security will complete an IPO or other liquidity event.

Yes, it is sometimes possible to buy GuidePoint Security shares pre-IPO through private secondary transactions. This depends on finding a willing seller, company approval, and satisfying any transfer restrictions or rights of first refusal.

Buyers interested in buying GuidePoint Security shares on the secondary market typically do so through SetterVC and other secondary-market platforms, subject to eligibility requirements, share availability, transfer restrictions, and issuer approval. Buyers may need to satisfy sophistication, accreditation, institutional, platform, regulatory, or other eligibility requirements before participating. Once eligible, buyers may be able to view listings, make bids, and work with a licensed broker through the transaction process. Buyers should ensure they have appropriate legal and financial advisors guiding them before completing any transaction.

The company's latest round valuation was approximately $5B as of October 10, 2023. The latest round valuation is often used as one reference point in secondary-market pricing, but secondary prices may be above or below that valuation at any given time. Secondary pricing can shift significantly based on post-round conditions, such as changes in company performance, supply-demand dynamics, share class, transaction size, transfer restrictions, or broader market shifts. Any implied valuation from a past round should be confirmed with a broker or through live market listings before relying on it.

Valuation and funding

GuidePoint Security was most recently valued at approximately $5B as of October 10, 2023. This is a private valuation and may differ from secondary pricing. Secondary shares may trade above or below this mark based on various factors. SetterVC and Setter Capital does not verify the accuracy of these valuations. Buyers and sellers should always confirm current valuations before completing any transaction.

SetterVC currently shows one valuation mark for GuidePoint Security based on funding rounds, tender offers, secondary-market indications, and other reported or collected valuation marks. GuidePoint Security's valuation was approximately $5B as of October 10, 2023. Secondary-market prices may differ from this valuation based on share class, transaction size, transfer restrictions, supply and demand, company performance, and broader market conditions. SetterVC and Setter Capital does not verify the accuracy or completeness of valuation data, and buyers and sellers should confirm current information before relying on it.

GuidePoint Security's latest disclosed funding round was a Growth Capital round in October 10, 2023. The round raised approximately $5B at an approximately $5B valuation, with Audax Private Equity listed as disclosed lead or major investors. Primary funding rounds are different from secondary transactions: in a primary round, capital goes to the company, while in a secondary transaction, investors buy existing shares from current shareholders. Funding-round data reflects publicly reported or collected information and may be incomplete. The latest round valuation should be confirmed before it is used as a pricing reference.

GuidePoint Security has raised approximately $5.5B in disclosed funding across 3 rounds. These figures reflect primary capital raised by the company and do not include every possible secondary transaction, undisclosed round, debt facility, or private transfer. Reported funding totals can change as new rounds are announced or older round details are corrected. Eligible users can use SetterVC to track GuidePoint Security's funding history alongside private-market activity where available.

GuidePoint Security's disclosed investors include Audax Private Equity, ABS Capital Partners and Insight Venture Partners. Investor lists are based on public reporting, company announcements, and collected funding-round data, and may be incomplete. Participation in a prior funding round does not mean those investors are currently buying or selling shares. On SetterVC, eligible users can review GuidePoint Security's funding history, valuation history, and private-market activity alongside other venture-backed companies.

Market context

GuidePoint Security's most-cited competitors include Optiv Security, SHI International, Trace3, Secureworks, Accenture Security and Deloitte Cyber. Investors often compare these companies by sector, product focus, valuation, funding raised, growth signals, investor base, and private-market activity.

Secondary-market demand for GuidePoint Security shares can be affected by company performance, revenue growth, profitability, funding history, valuation, investor interest, sector momentum, public-market conditions, expected timing of a liquidity event, and the availability of shares for sale. Demand can also be affected by transfer restrictions, company approval rights, right of first refusal processes, limited information, and the price expectations of buyers and sellers. Strong demand does not guarantee strong pricing, liquidity, or investment returns. Weak demand does not necessarily reflect the company's long-term prospects. Demand signals should not be treated as a recommendation or prediction of investment performance. Buyers and sellers should treat demand signals as informational and conduct their own diligence before transacting.

Selling and transaction mechanics

Sellers often rely on intermediaries and platforms, such as SetterVC and other secondary-market platforms, to identify potential buyers. The exact process varies by company and transaction, but sellers often begin by confirming their ownership, desired price, transferability, and any company approval or notice requirements. If the seller agrees with a buyer on acceptable price and terms, the company may need to be notified through a share transfer notice or similar process. If a right of first refusal, company approval right, or other transfer restriction applies, the seller may need to wait until that process is completed. The parties may then execute a purchase and sale agreement, complete required transfer documentation, and close if all required conditions are satisfied. Sellers should always seek proper legal and financial advice before completing the transaction.

Yes, current and former GuidePoint Security employees, early investors, and other existing shareholders may be able to sell vested shares before an IPO through a private secondary sale. This is not automatic; it depends on whether the shareholder has transferable shares, whether there is buyer demand, and whether the company's governing documents permit the transfer. Many companies require prior notice, company approval, or a right of first refusal before shares can be sold. Sellers should also seek proper legal and financial advice before proceeding.

A GuidePoint Security secondary transaction usually involves an existing shareholder selling shares to a buyer before a public listing. The buyer and seller typically agree on price, number of shares, share class, and closing conditions. The seller may then need to notify GuidePoint Security through a share transfer notice or similar process. If GuidePoint Security or existing investors have approval rights, transfer restrictions, or a right of first refusal, those steps may need to be completed before the transfer can close. The parties typically enter into a purchase and sale agreement, complete any required transfer documentation, and close only if the necessary conditions are satisfied. Timing and certainty can vary by company and transaction.

In most private secondary transactions, parties commonly use a purchase and sale agreement that outlines price, terms, and conditions. They may also use share transfer documentation, often a stock transfer notice, share transfer notice, transfer instruction, or similar document, along with any required company approval or right of first refusal materials. Proof of ownership, such as a cap table entry, share certificate, brokerage statement, issuer confirmation, or administrator confirmation, may also be important. Buyers often request recent company financials, but private companies may limit disclosure. Since every deal varies, buyers and sellers should consult legal and financial advisors to understand which documents are needed.

Risk, diligence, and investor caution

Buying GuidePoint Security shares pre-IPO is risky. Shares are illiquid, no IPO or liquidity event is guaranteed, valuations can change, transfers may require company approval, and private companies may provide limited financial disclosure. Be prepared for total loss. SetterVC and Setter Capital do not provide due diligence, legal, tax, accounting, valuation, or investment advice. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence, verify information, and seek independent legal and investment advice before proceeding.

Private secondary shares are typically illiquid. Unlike public stocks, there is no active public market, so selling them can be difficult and time-consuming. Sales depend on finding a willing buyer and often require company approval. Investors should be prepared to hold the shares for an extended period, with no guarantee of a future sale. Always assess your need for liquidity before investing.

SetterVC and Setter Capital do not provide due diligence, legal, tax, accounting, valuation, or investment advice. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence, including verifying ownership, transferability, legal structure, company approval, and assessing the company's prospects. SetterVC and Setter Capital do not provide advice on whether an investment is good, what price to pay, or what the best bid or ask is. SetterVC and Setter Capital may share documents in some circumstances, but it does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. Due diligence is essential. Seek legal and investment advice as needed.

Before buying GuidePoint Security shares, a buyer should try to review the share class, price per share, implied valuation, transfer restrictions, ROFR process, company approval rights, seller ownership evidence, recent financing or tender-offer information, available financial information, information rights, resale restrictions, tax considerations, and expected liquidity paths. Not all information may be available for a private company. Buyers should confirm available diligence, process details, and information needs with their own legal, tax, and investment advisers.

SPVs carry risks. Examples include the need to confirm the company allows SPV-based transfers, verify that the SPV truly owns the shares or interests it claims to own, and ensure it has not sold more interests than it holds. Due diligence is essential. Seek legal and investment advice as needed.

Forward contracts carry risks. Examples include the seller refusing to transfer the shares at the future date, even if the seller owns them, the seller going bankrupt with creditors claiming the shares, or the seller committing the same shares to multiple parties. Due diligence is essential. Seek legal and investment advice as needed.

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