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Barracuda Financial Services: A New Era of Flexible Financing

In a move set to revolutionize the way businesses finance their cybersecurity solutions, Barracuda Networks Inc. has announced the launch of Barracuda Financial Services powered by Capchase. This initiative combines Barracuda's renowned cybersecurity expertise with Capchase's innovative funding solutions, offering a seamless financial option for customers, resellers, and distributors alike.

The Simplified Financing Solution

Barracuda Financial Services is designed to provide customers with flexible payment options on multi-year contracts. This approach not only enhances buyer flexibility but also ensures channel resellers and distributors receive upfront payments, thereby streamlining cash flow and accelerating deal velocity. Geoff Waters, Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda, stated, "We are removing any financial friction from the purchasing process, empowering customers to invest in critical security solutions with greater flexibility, while ensuring our partners benefit from immediate and predictable payments."

The new service transforms complex multi-party transactions into an effortless digital experience. Customers can now conveniently spread their payments across preferred schedules, with complete transparency on pricing and no hidden fees. On the other hand, resellers and distributors experience the benefit of full upfront payment without alterations to their existing quoting or billing processes.

Effortless Integration

Integrating into existing workflows is smooth; Barracuda Financial Services requires no new paperwork or changes in formats. It embeds digital payment links directly into sales processes, enabling quicker deal closures. Additionally, the pre-qualification and approval processes operate seamlessly in the background, allowing sales teams to concentrate on fostering customer relationships rather than managing financing complexities.

Miguel Fernandez, CEO and Co-Founder of Capchase, emphasized that this initiative embodies their vision of modern vendor financing, stating, "Barracuda Financial Services exemplifies our vision of true embedded vendor financing – delivering buyer approvals in advance, transparent terms, and seamless, branded partner experiences that match the speed of modern sales cycles."

Responding to Market Demand

The demand for effective financial solutions in the cybersecurity sector is on the rise, with security spending growing over 12% year-over-year, according to the IDC Semiannual Security Spending Guide. Factors driving this surge include rising cyber threats, increasing digitization, and widespread cloud technology adoption. With these trends, Barracuda Financial Services emerges as a crucial player, enabling organizations to invest swiftly while muting the impacts of cash flow.

Currently, Barracuda Financial Services is available through Barracuda's global reseller and distributor network within selected markets. Partners can easily request financing options through their Barracuda representatives, facilitated by Capchase's automated underwriting platform which offers real-time approvals.

To dive deeper into Barracuda Financial Services, customers, resellers, and distributors are encouraged to visit capchase.com/barracuda or reach out to Barracuda's team via email at [email protected].

About Barracuda

Barracuda is a leading global cybersecurity company, dedicated to providing comprehensive protection against a myriad of threats for businesses of all sizes. With its AI-powered BarracudaONE platform, Barracuda secures email, data, applications, and networks, offering innovative solutions alongside a managed XDR service and centralized dashboards designed to enhance protection and cyber resilience. Over 100,000 IT professionals and managed service providers around the world trust Barracuda for their cybersecurity needs.

About Capchase

Capchase stands out as a modern vendor financing platform tailored for B2B software, cloud, and hardware companies. The service allows businesses to offer flexible payment terms to customers while securing upfront payments on every deal. Since its inception in 2020, Capchase has facilitated over $2.5 billion in financing for numerous high-growth companies, receiving backing from prominent fintech investors.

Barracuda and Capchase together aim to revolutionize the financial aspect of cybersecurity investments, ensuring that businesses can empower their security measures without financial strain.