Remedio Raises $65M to Address Patch and Vulnerability Gaps

Remedio, a startup focusing on device posture management, has successfully secured $65 million in funding to enhance its capabilities in active remediation for misconfigured devices. The company’s CEO, Tal Kollender, emphasized that this funding, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, allows Remedio to solidify its first-mover advantage in patch and vulnerability management.

Founded in 2019 and previously known as Gytpol, Remedio boasts a team of 60 professionals and has participated in notable accelerators such as AWS and CrowdStrike’s Cybersecurity Accelerator. Kollender’s extensive background as a hacker in the Israel Defense Forces and later as a cybersecurity expert at Dell EMC has shaped the innovative approach the company offers. By moving beyond mere detection, Remedio’s platform allows businesses to promptly and safely remediate vulnerabilities while offering rollback capabilities that mitigate risks.

Kollender highlighted that the startup aims to revolutionize patch management. “We wanted to secure funding not due to a lack of success, but to expedite our strategic objectives,” she stated. This aligns with a growing need for organizations to adopt comprehensive remediation processes, integrating patching with contextual device configuration analysis.

A significant oversight in many existing solutions is the failure to address configuration settings that, even post-patching, can remain excessively permissive. According to Kollender, Remedio’s solution allows organizations to rectify configuration vulnerabilities alongside software issues simultaneously, which significantly enhances operational security. “Many forget their browser configurations are typically weak,” she noted, underscoring the importance of combined approaches to remediation.

Current security tools primarily focus on detection and reporting, leaving organizations vulnerable to active misconfigurations. Remedio’s technology simplifies the resolution of such vulnerabilities, enabling teams to disable risky features like the Microsoft Print Spooler without disrupting business continuity. “We empower organizations not just to identify problems but also to eliminate them effectively,” said Kollender, pointing out that many leading enterprises rely on their solution precisely for this reason.

Legacy security tools often depend on static blacklists and whitelists, a method that rarely allows for complete uninstallation of applications. Remedio aims to transform application control by introducing functionality that not only blocks unauthorized software but also entirely uninstalls it. Kollender believes this significant advancement will ultimately enhance security measures and result in cleaner endpoint management.

As the company expands, it continually tracks its progress across various metrics, including customer acquisition, marketing ROI, and team growth. With a planned expansion of its sales and marketing team, Kollender anticipates enhanced market outreach and sales efficiency. “Currently, we are just a handful in sales, but soon we expect to boost our team significantly, strengthening our market position,” she added.