Aequs Secures $54M to Power Privactec's Revolution in Cyber Security & Privacy Solutions

Aequs is thrilled to announce a major funding milestone, raising an impressive $54,000,000 to empower its innovative mission in the realms of ethics and data privacy. This investment marks a significant milestone for Privactec, a boutique consultancy that has been dedicated to helping organizations navigate the increasingly complex intersections of business ethics, data privacy, and cybersecurity. At Privactec, the conviction that “Privacy does not exist in a vacuum” underlies every strategy devised for clients. By drawing on a wealth of experience in developing codes of conduct, conflict of interest policies, and comprehensive ethics training programs, Privactec has established itself as a go-to partner for organizations striving for excellence in compliance. Additionally, the firm champions the mantra “There is no Privacy without Cyber Security,” aligning its services to provide robust digital defenses alongside privacy and cybersecurity as a service, including POPI, GDPR, and CCPA assessments, cyber risk evaluations, and proactive risk program development. The newly raised capital will be channelled toward broadening Privactec’s service portfolio, enhancing its state-of-the-art software solutions for privacy compliance, data protection, data loss prevention, phishing protection, and modern anti-malware measures. This funding surge will spur innovations, propel market expansion, and strengthen research and development initiatives, ensuring that interconnected organizations and individuals are shielded from emerging threats in today’s digital landscape. With this investment, Aequs underscores its commitment to foster a safer everyday life, providing cutting-edge ethical and cybersecurity frameworks tailored for contemporary challenges and setting new standards in the consultancy arena.