What Perseus does

Perseus Technologies GmbH is a Berlin-based cybersecurity and data privacy services provider founded in 2017, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (KMU) in German-speaking markets that lack dedicated internal IT security functions. The company delivers an integrated offering across three service pillars — Prävention (prevention, including simulated phishing campaigns and employee awareness training), Risikobewertung (risk assessment, via Security Baseline Check and Cyber Risk Dialog), and Notfallhilfe (emergency assistance, with 24/7 Incident Response Management and forensic capabilities) — sold as modular subscriptions or as a bundled package on annual billing. Core technology is delivered from AWS eu-central-1 (Frankfurt), with Google WebRisk for threat intelligence, MongoDB Atlas for data management, make.com for workflow automation, Brevo for email/CRM, and Azure Data Explorer for forensics; the platform is GDPR-compliant with EU standard data protection clauses for third-country transfers.

The business model is sales-led and consultative, combining direct engagement (free consultation, online inquiry, Calendly booking, custom quotes) with a self-serve digital pathway. A distinctive distribution dimension is a B2B2C insurance-embedded channel, evidenced by partnerships and logo placements with major insurers and reinsurers including ERGO, HDI, Markel, Beazley, Hannover Rück, LVM, Signa Iduna, Deutsche Bank, and Finlex (plus Baloise and Zurich), suggesting Perseus services are bundled with or recommended through cyber insurance products. The company is independently owned (no disclosed institutional investors beyond an initial 2017 finleap relationship), operates with 11–50 employees, and is led by co-founder and CEO Steffen Teske with Jonatan Collard Bovy as Head of Engineering. Its multilingual knowledge platform (Wissen) is published in German, English, French, and Spanish, indicating intent to serve broader European and Spanish-speaking markets beyond the DACH core.

Name

Perseus

Legal name

Perseus Technologies GmbH

Website

https://perseus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Perseus Technologies GmbH is a Berlin-based cybersecurity services provider founded in 2017 that delivers modular prevention, risk assessment, and 24/7 incident response solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, distributed via direct sales and an insurance-embedded B2B2C channel across DACH and select European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services for SMEs

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Awareness & Phishing Simulation Managed Services (BPAEADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Managed Services (BPAEADAJ), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL), Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB), Security Incident Response (IR) & Digital Forensics Services (BPAEADAI)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity services
• Incident response
• Phishing simulation
• Risk assessment
• Data protection compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based Cybersecurity Services: Perseus generates revenue through recurring subscription contracts for its cybersecurity services. Customers can subscribe to modular service bundles (Prävention, Risikobewertung, Notfallhilfe) individually or as an integrated package. Annual billing is referenced, with services scalable based on customer needs. This is a land-and-expand model as customers may initially purchase one module (e.g., only a risk assessment or an Incident Response Retainer) and expand to full-spectrum coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Perseus Technologies GmbH delivers an integrated cybersecurity service portfolio for small and medium-sized enterprises (KMU), organized into three modules — Prävention (Prevention) through employee training and phishing simulations, Risikobewertung (Risk Assessment) via the Security Baseline Check and Cyber Risk Dialog, and Notfallhilfe (Emergency Assistance) offering 24/7 Incident Response Management with forensic support. Services can be purchased individually or as a combined subscription package with annual billing and are accessible across German, English, French, and Spanish.

Product overview

Perseus Technologies GmbH offers a comprehensive cybersecurity solution portfolio for small and medium-sized businesses (KMU). The offering consists of three main service categories: Prävention (Prevention) covering employee cybersecurity training and simulated phishing campaigns; Risikobewertung (Risk Assessment) including the Security Baseline Check (SBC) and Cyber Risk Dialogue (CRD) for identifying IT vulnerabilities; and Notfallhilfe (Emergency Assistance) providing 24/7 Incident Response Management (IRM). The core Perseus Cyber Security Services (PCSS) platform delivers cybersecurity and data protection compliance, complemented by individualized phishing campaigns and hazard warning services. All services can be booked modularly or as package solutions, with 24/7 emergency hotline support available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prävention (Prevention) Preventive cybersecurity service for SMEs including employee awareness training and simulated phishing campaigns to reduce the risk of cyber attacks caused by human error. Sold as a modular subscription deliverable to small and medium-sized enterprises.
• Risikobewertung (Risk Assessment) Assessment services that identify technical and procedural vulnerabilities in a company's IT infrastructure, delivered through the Security Baseline Check (SBC) and the dialogue-based Cyber Risk Dialog (CRD). Designed for SMEs needing a structured understanding of cyber risk exposure.
• Notfallhilfe (Emergency Assistance) 24/7 emergency cybersecurity response service providing IT security experts and forensic support, covering attack handling, data recovery, and IT system rebuilding for SMEs experiencing cyber incidents.
• Security Baseline Check (SBC) Structured cyber risk assessment service that identifies and prioritizes technical and procedural vulnerabilities in SME IT infrastructures, enabling businesses to understand and act on security gaps. Sold as a standalone service or as part of the Risikobewertung bundle.
• Cyber Risiko Dialog (Cyber Risk Dialogue, CRD) Structured dialogue-based risk assessment through which companies understand and proactively manage cyber risks via expert-guided analysis and actionable recommendations. Delivered in cooperation with strategic partner Intelliant GmbH.
• Incident Response Management (IRM) 24/7 emergency cybersecurity response covering attack handling, data recovery, system reconstitution, forensic evidence preservation, malware detection in emails, supply chain threat analysis, and continuous improvement via the PDCA cycle. Also offered as a standalone Incident Response Retainer for customers not purchasing the full subscription.
• Perseus Cyber Security Services (PCSS) Comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection compliance service platform including simulated phishing email campaigns, online training delivery and evaluation, and employee sensitivity analysis for awareness building. Serves as the operational backbone for Perseus customers and authorized beneficiaries.
• Gefahrenwarnung (Hazard Warning) Proactive alerting service delivering real-time information on security vulnerabilities and cyber incidents to subscribers, enabling rapid response to emerging threats.
• Perseus Individual Phishing Kampagnen (Individual Phishing Campaigns) Customized phishing simulation campaigns tailored to individual customer environments, targeting specific employee groups or departments to maximize awareness training effectiveness. Sold as a standalone add-on to the Prävention module.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of data breaches are caused by human error — Perseus addresses this through targeted employee training and phishing simulations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SEC Consult Deutschland Unternehmensberatung GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSEC Consult is listed as a sub-processor for Incident Response Management services, providing cybersecurity consulting and digital security assessment capabilities that complement Perseus's IRM service delivery. The partnership enhances Perseus's incident response capacity with specialized consulting expertise.
• Cyfidelity Security Services GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCyfidelity Security Services (Bielefeld, Germany) is listed as a sub-processor for Incident Response Management, providing specialized security services that support Perseus's emergency response and forensics capabilities for customers experiencing cyber incidents.
• Intelliant GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntelliant GmbH is explicitly identified as the cooperation partner (Kooperationspartner) for the Cyber Risk Dialog (CRD) service. This is a named strategic partnership where Intelliant collaborates with Perseus to deliver structured cyber risk dialogue assessments to customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SoSafe: Cologne-based cybersecurity awareness and phishing simulation platform targeting European SMEs. Closest direct peer: same product category, same SME focus, same DACH geography, with substantially more venture funding.
• Hoxhunt: Finnish security behavior and phishing simulation company. Direct overlap with Perseus's Prävention module, focused on measurable behavior change; serves European mid-market and global enterprise customers.
• IT-Seal: German security awareness and phishing simulation provider based in Darmstadt. Direct German SME competitor with comparable awareness, phishing simulation, and training offerings.

Broad incumbents

• KnowBe4: Largest dedicated security awareness training platform globally, serving SMB through enterprise. Competes with Perseus's awareness/phishing simulation offering but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Proofpoint Security Awareness: Public company (NASDAQ: PFPT) with a security awareness and phishing simulation product line alongside its broader email security and compliance portfolio. Competes with Perseus's awareness product as part of an enterprise security suite.
• Arctic Wolf: Large North American MDR/MSSP with growing European presence. Competes with Perseus's incident response and risk assessment capabilities while offering 24/7 SOC services at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Eye Security: Dutch SME-focused cybersecurity provider offering managed detection, response, and awareness services. Comparable SME focus and European footprint, with emerging threat intelligence and insurance partnership distribution.
• Actventure / Aware7: German cybersecurity company offering phishing simulation, awareness training, and managed security services. Smaller German-market emerging player with comparable SME-targeting awareness product.
• Syxsense: Unified security and endpoint management vendor with a growing SMB awareness/phishing module. Adjacent competitor offering overlapping capabilities for smaller security teams.

Regional players

• Link11 (Radar Cyber Security): German/European cybersecurity provider with DDoS protection, web application firewall, and managed security services. Adjacent MSSP with overlapping European SME and mid-market customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CyberPerseus

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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