Recognize, a private equity firm specialising in investments in digital services businesses, has announced a strategic investment in Security Risk Advisors Intl (SRA), a global cybersecurity services provider.
The investment from Recognize marks SRA’s first institutional equity funding and is expected to accelerate the company’s growth across advisory, managed security, and software offerings.
Based in Philadelphia, SRA employs more than 300 cybersecurity professionals across the US, Ireland, and Australia. Over the past 15 years, the company has built a strong reputation among global enterprises for its expertise in addressing complex security threats and emerging challenges, including those posed by artificial intelligence.
SRA’s capabilities span advisory services, 24×7 managed security monitoring, and proprietary software solutions such as the VECTR platform for purple teams and SCALR for security operations and data management. The company is also a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, underscoring its alignment with global technology leaders.
The fresh investment will enable SRA to expand its consulting, managed services, and software offerings, while continuing to deliver high-quality support to its clients and teams worldwide. Co-founders Tim Wainwright and Chris Salerno will remain at the helm, guiding the company through its next phase of growth.
SRA co-founder and CEO Tim Wainwright said, “We are fortunate to find a partner in Recognize who aligns with our vision to continue to grow our strengths in cybersecurity consulting, managed services, and software. This is a new and exciting chapter after our first successful 15 years serving great clients. We look forward to continuing to provide a premium experience to our clients and team members alike.”
Recognize co-founder and managing partner Charles Phillips said, “Our investment in SRA builds on our strategy of backing next generation digital services businesses. SRA’s IP-embedded services, leverage as a Microsoft Intelligent Security Association member, and dynamic leadership team have cemented the Company as a differentiated provider in an environment that’s rapidly changing due to the increase in AI-driven threats. Cybersecurity continues to be a core pillar of our digital services strategy, and we are extremely excited to partner with Tim, Chris, and the entire SRA team in the next phase of their growth trajectory.”
SRA co-founder and COO Chris Salerno added, “We are excited Recognize is joining us in furthering our mission to protect our clients and their customers while building and training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. We look forward to the opportunity to innovate together and continue providing critical cybersecurity services to our clients.”
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