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usecure Secures Series A Funding and Partnership for Global Expansion

On July 3, 2025, usecure, a leading provider of human risk management solutions for managed service providers (MSPs) and internal IT teams, announced the successful closure of its Series A investment round, led by growth investor Kennet Partners. This investment represents a significant milestone for usecure, propelling its mission to become a top player in human risk management on a global scale.

Kennet Partners, known for its support of founder-led, self-financed B2B SaaS companies, is set to assist usecure with capital and strategic expertise as it broadens its reach into new markets. The funding comes from Kennet VI, a new €266 million fund aimed at scaling high-growth software firms. usecure, founded in 2016, has quickly established itself as a trusted provider in the IT channel, enabling thousands of organizations to mitigate human cyber risks through tailored user training and analysis.

According to Charles Preston, founder and CEO of usecure, this investment marks an important step forward for both the company and its partners: "Our mission has always been clear: to lead globally in human risk management for MSPs and IT teams. With Kennet's expertise in scaling SaaS companies, we are poised to accelerate our journey, provide value to our partners, and drive innovations that help businesses strengthen their human firewall."

The demand for effective human risk management has never been more critical. As cyberattacks increasingly target end-users as the weakest link in organizational defenses, companies of all sizes are under immense pressure to account for the human aspect of cyber risks. usecure's partner-focused model has been designed to address this growing need, offering MSPs and IT teams a scalable, data-driven approach to reducing human errors and improving security postures.

Alex Taylor-Harris, Director at Kennet Partners, expressed enthusiasm for supporting usecure at this pivotal phase of its growth: "Charles and his team have built an efficient, partner-oriented business that meets a true and growing market need. We look forward to assisting them in their global expansion and strengthening their position as a leader in human risk management."

The rapid growth and market presence of usecure have been recognized with multiple industry awards. In 2025, usecure was awarded the "Most Valuable Vendor – EMEA" at the Beyond 2025 conference by Pax8, highlighting the company's dedication to supporting its partners and ensuring the success of its sales channels. Additionally, usecure consistently earns recognition as a Leader by G2, based on peer reviews that praise its user-friendliness, partner-driven approach, and measurable impacts on reducing human risks.

The investment from Kennet Partners will enable usecure to accelerate its strategic growth plans, particularly focusing on product innovation. Significant investments are anticipated to develop next-generation tools for risk management and human behavior analysis, assisting organizations in further mitigating cyber risks stemming from human error.

The company plans to expand its team and enhance its capabilities in product development, engineering, and partner-oriented service to support its growing global footprint and deliver even greater value to its clients. Early investor Tony Bolland will now take on the role of chairman, further solidifying the company's leadership as it embarks on this new chapter.

About usecure

Founded in 2016, usecure delivers solutions for managing human risks, assisting MSPs and IT teams in mitigating cyber threats through behavior change initiatives. Through automated training, phishing simulations, and actionable insights into human risk, usecure aids organizations in building a security-conscious workplace culture. Today, over 400,000 end-users are trained via usecure's platform.

About Kennet Partners

Kennet Partners is an international growth investor that supports self-financed, capital-efficient B2B SaaS and technology-based service companies across Europe and North America. With its latest €266 million fund, Kennet VI, the firm aids ambitious software companies in their international expansion without sacrificing their entrepreneurial roots.