-19%

est. 2Y upside i

CybersecuritySeries B

The Flare Threat Exposure Management (TEM) solution empowers organizations to proactively detect, prioritize, and mitigate the types of exposures commonly exploited by threat actors. Our platform automatically scans the clear & dark web and prominent threat actor communities 24/7 to discover unknown events, prioritize risks, and deliver actionable intelligence you can use instantly to improve security.

Rank

#194

Sector

Cybersecurity

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Flare presents a strong upside opportunity for a job seeker, driven by its impressive triple-digit ARR growth (over 160% as of late 2025) in the rapidly expanding Threat Exposure Management market.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (45%)+300%

Flare continues its triple-digit ARR growth, driven by expanding market share in the rapidly growing Threat Exposure Management (TEM) sector and successful integration of strategic acquisitions like Foretrace. Its proprietary dark and clear web intelligence, combined with advanced AI, solidifies its market leadership. This leads to an IPO or acquisition at a valuation of $1.65B, representing a 3x return on the current valuation.

Base (30%)+75%

Flare maintains strong, albeit slightly moderated, growth in the TEM market, effectively fending off incumbent threats through its differentiated focus on ease-of-use and cost-effectiveness for mid-market and enterprise clients. Revenue grows steadily, leading to a liquidity event at a valuation of approximately $962.5M, a 1.75x return.

Bear (25%)-60%

Increased competition from well-funded incumbents or new entrants, coupled with slower-than-expected market adoption or execution challenges in global expansion, leads to a down round or a less favorable exit. The company's valuation drops to $220M, resulting in a significant loss for common stock holders after accounting for liquidation preferences.

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

moderate

Investors hold approximately $67M in liquidation preferences. In an exit at or below this amount, common stock holders would receive little to no value.

Dilution Risk

moderate

As a Series B company, further funding rounds (e.g., Series C) are likely before an exit, which will lead to additional dilution for existing equity holders.

Secondary Liquidity

limited

Secondary liquidity is generally limited for private companies like Flare, typically available only to accredited investors or through specific private market platforms.

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Flare's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Given the rapid growth in MSSP adoption (114% YoY) and the increasing convergence of external cybersecurity use cases under TEM, how is Flare prioritizing its product roadmap to capitalize on these trends while maintaining its differentiation against competitors like Recorded Future?”

  • 2

    “With an estimated $43M in annual recurring revenue and a reported 160% ARR growth, what are the key strategies for sustaining this high growth trajectory over the next 2-3 years, particularly as the company expands globally and integrates new acquisitions?”

  • 3

    “Considering the Series B extension and the company's M&A strategy, what is the anticipated timeline for a liquidity event (e.g., IPO or acquisition) for employees, and how does the company plan to manage potential future dilution?”

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