Huntress Achieves Milestone of Over $250 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue, Driven by EMEA Growth
In a significant achievement for the cybersecurity sector, Huntress, a company focused on safeguarding small and mid-sized businesses, has reported that it has exceeded $250 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) on a global scale. Notably, the growth rate across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) has substantially outstripped that of other regions, highlighting the increasing importance of this territory to the company’s overall strategy. According to detailed statistics shared with IT Security Guru, the regional ARR experienced an impressive surge of 366% since the company’s Series D funding in June 2024.
Huntress specializes in developing robust security tools tailored for small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the managed service providers (MSPs) that aid them. As the company reported, the EMEA region has evolved to represent 13% of its total ARR, a marked increase from just 7% two years prior. This notable shift illustrates a 6-percentage point rise in EMEA’s contribution to the company’s overall revenue, emphasizing the region’s growing significance.
The firm attributes this impressive ascent to the establishment of stronger channel partnerships with key distributors, including QBS Software, Ingram Micro, and MSP Nordics. Moreover, Huntress has enhanced its strategic integration with Microsoft’s security ecosystem, facilitating an improved suite of offerings that align with the needs of modern businesses.
Accompanying this growth in revenue is a remarkable increase in the company’s workforce in the EMEA region. As of July 2026, Huntress reported that its headcount in EMEA had soared by an astounding 378%, increasing from just 18 employees to 86. This significant expansion in personnel far exceeded the company’s global workforce growth rate of 191% during the same timeframe, showcasing the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in this bustling market.
Globally, Huntress now provides protection for over 270,000 businesses, safeguarding 14 million identities and 5.5 million endpoints across more than 100 countries. The company reported a year-over-year revenue growth of 65%, alongside a net revenue retention rate exceeding 130% and an impressive customer satisfaction score of 99%.
This milestone arrives at a critical juncture as Huntress warns that artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of cybercrime, making it more organized and accessible to less-skilled attackers. These developments pose escalating risks for smaller enterprises that may lack dedicated security resources. Recent research indicates that the financial impacts of cybercrime could reach a staggering $12.2 trillion annually by 2031, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Kyle Hanslovan, co-founder and CEO of Huntress, articulated the company’s mission amidst this backdrop of increasing threats. He stated, “There are more than 270 million businesses worldwide that need protecting, and cybercriminals are working their hardest every day to wreck them.” He emphasized that the company’s growth is not merely a destination but a stepping stone towards larger ambitions aimed at advocating for and safeguarding the hard work of countless businesses.
In a reflective piece shared on the company’s blog, Hanslovan further articulated Huntress’s mission, which he described as a commitment to closing the cybersecurity "poverty line." This term refers to the gap in protection that exists for smaller businesses, which can often be overlooked by larger, enterprise-grade vendors. He asserted that every business has the potential to thrive, yet they face persistent threats from adversaries intent on undermining their efforts. “It was an unfair fight that we could level,” he stated, reinforcing Huntress’s resolve to make advanced cybersecurity accessible to organizations that may be lacking sufficient resources.
On the product innovation front, Huntress has successfully launched three new offerings in under two years: Managed SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), Managed Identity Security Posture Management, and Managed Endpoint Security Posture Management. In line with its emphasis on innovation, the company appointed Daniel Westendorf as its first Chief Innovation Officer to spearhead AI-driven product development. Furthermore, Huntress has expanded its Security Awareness Training program, which now has over 1.1 million learners enrolled, adding over 50 new training modules focused on emerging cyber threat tactics in just this year alone.
Huntress’s rapid expansion and impact have not gone unnoticed within the industry. The company has garnered prestigious recognition, winning top honors at the SC Awards in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Additionally, it has secured placements on esteemed lists such as the Fortune Cyber 60 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.
As Huntress continues to break new ground in the realm of cybersecurity, its success story serves as an important reminder of the ongoing battle against cyber threats, reinforcing the necessity for robust, accessible security solutions for all businesses.