Growth investor Edison Partners LP led a $31 million round in cybersecurity company Sphere Technology Solutions that included existing backer Forgepoint Capital Management LLC, the companies said Nov. 30.
The Series B round valued the company at more than $100 million, a source told The Deal.
Princeton, N.J.-based Sphere provides identity management technology and services that helps IT groups manage employee identities and permissions to access information and systems. The company serves highly regulated organizations globally, ranging from financial institutions to healthcare providers.
Sphere Technology Solutions CEO Rita Gurevich founded the company in 2009. Gurevich previously worked in IT at Lehman Brothers Inc., where she oversaw technology assets after the institution’s landmark 2008 bankruptcy.
While Sphere does not report financial information, the Nov. 30 announcement said that Edison targets companies with $10 million to $30 million in revenue.
Edison’s investment comes from the $450 million, oversubscribed Edison Partners X fund, which closed in April. General Partner Lenard Marcus will join Sphere’s board.
Editor’s note: The original, full version of this article was published Nov. 30, 2022, on The Deal’s premium subscription website. For access, log in to TheDeal.com or use the form below to request a free trial.
This Content is Only for The Deal Subscribers
If you’re already a subscriber, log in to view this article here.
More From Private Equity
VSS Backs Founder-Owned Salesforce Consultant Lane Four
Drinks With The Deal: Katten's Solomon on Family Office Evolution, Texas Economics
Drinks With The Deal: Goodwin's Nissan on Building a Practice, PE Firm Succession
