New York, NY — January 2023 — Vertica Capital Partners, a growth equity firm focused exclusively on mission-critical software, today announced a strategic investment in ProLion, a leading provider of active data protection software for enterprise storage environments.
ProLion’s platform provides real-time ransomware detection, data access governance, and compliance monitoring for organizations running NetApp, Dell, and other enterprise storage infrastructure — protecting some of the most critical data assets in the enterprise.
Active Data Protection at the Storage Layer
As ransomware attacks grow in frequency and sophistication, organizations are increasingly recognizing that perimeter and endpoint security alone are insufficient. ProLion addresses this gap by providing active protection directly at the storage layer — monitoring data access patterns in real time, detecting anomalous behavior indicative of ransomware or insider threats, and enabling rapid response to contain breaches before they spread.
ProLion’s approach is differentiated by its ability to operate natively within enterprise storage environments without requiring agents, appliances, or changes to existing infrastructure. This architecture makes the platform fast to deploy, lightweight in operation, and highly scalable across complex storage environments.
European Roots, Global Ambition
Headquartered in Europe, ProLion has built a strong customer base among enterprises and managed service providers who depend on its technology to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory compliance requirements including GDPR, NIS2, and DORA. The investment from Vertica Capital Partners will support ProLion’s expansion into the North American market, where demand for storage-layer security solutions is accelerating.
Vertica will leverage its operational capabilities to support ProLion’s growth, including building out the North American go-to-market organization, recruiting key sales and marketing talent, and developing channel and alliance partnerships with enterprise storage vendors and managed service providers.
“ProLion sits at the intersection of two powerful trends: the explosion of enterprise data and the escalating threat of ransomware. Their technology provides a layer of protection that most organizations don’t have today but urgently need. We’re excited to partner with the ProLion team to accelerate their growth in North America and beyond.” — Vitaly Vorobeychik, Managing Director and Co-Founder
About ProLion
ProLion is a leading provider of active data protection software for enterprise storage environments, providing real-time ransomware detection, data access governance, and compliance monitoring. The company is headquartered in Europe and serves enterprises and managed service providers worldwide.
About Vertica Capital Partners
Vertica Capital Partners is a growth equity firm focused exclusively on mission-critical vertical software and tech-enabled service businesses. For more information, visit www.verticacp.com.