MetabaseQ

Metabase Q is a cybersecurity company that enables organizations to proactively reduce risk through centralized management of IT and security operations. Its flagship platform, Batuta, unites IT and security teams to simplify cybersecurity, foster shared responsibility, and provide comprehensive visibility and control over endpoint devices and cybersecurity technologies. Batuta is a cloud-native, multi-tenant endpoint management platform that delivers operational rigor, actionable insights, and the ability to respond to incidents and remediate threats with unprecedented speed. Headquartered in San Francisco and with a strong presence in Latin America, Metabase Q serves over 50 enterprise customers across 45 countries. The company is recognized as a member of the World Economic Forum Global Innovators Community and the Centre for Cybersecurity, reflecting its commitment to advancing global cybersecurity standards and practices.

Leadership

Metabase Q was co-founded by:

• Mauricio Benavides, Co-Founder & CEO
  Mauricio Benavides leads the company as Chief Executive Officer. He is responsible for strategic vision, business development, and overall company leadership. Mauricio is recognized for his focus on delivering borderless, proactive cybersecurity solutions that empower enterprises globally.
• Louise Ireland, Co-Founder, President & COO
  Louise Ireland serves as President and Chief Operating Officer. She brings extensive experience in scaling technology companies and operational leadership. Louise has played a key role in developing Batuta, leveraging insights from thousands of organizations to address the challenges of centralized cybersecurity management.

The leadership team also includes industry experts such as Diego Woitasen (DevSecOps and Cloud Security), and board members like John Watters (former president and COO of Mandiant) and Robert Rodriguez (venture partner at SYN Ventures and founder of SINET).

Core Technologies

• Batuta Platform
  Batuta is a cloud-native, multi-tenant endpoint management and cybersecurity operations platform. It centralizes monitoring and management of remote endpoints, combining IT and cybersecurity functions for operational and technology efficiency. Key features include:
  • Real-time visibility into endpoint devices and cybersecurity tools
  • Rapid execution of IT and security actions across entire fleets
  • Proactive risk management with the Proactive Security Score
  • Automated patch management, compliance checks, and license optimization
  • Centralized control for subsidiaries and acquired entities
  • Lightweight websocket agent for secure, efficient deployment
• ZeroAPT Mitigator
  An advanced feature within Batuta, ZeroAPT Mitigator hardens Windows and Linux operating systems against the latest malicious techniques, enhancing proactive security and reducing risk from emerging threats.
• Operational Efficiency
  Batuta enables companies to perform incident response and remediation actions up to 10x faster, consolidate technologies, and reduce operational overhead and security gaps.

Key Capabilities

• Centralized endpoint and cybersecurity technology management
• Proactive risk assessment and mitigation
• Rapid incident response and remediation
• Automated compliance and patch management
• Visibility and control across global IT environments
• Optimization of software licenses and technology investments
• Multi-tenant architecture for complex organizations

Investors

Metabase Q is a privately held company. It has raised a total of $16 million, including an $11 million Series A extension round in September 2024. SYN Ventures led both Series A rounds, with participation from notable cybersecurity leaders such as John Watters (former president and COO of Mandiant). Robert Rodriguez, venture partner at SYN Ventures and founder of SINET, also joined the board following the latest funding round. The company is valued as a fast-growing innovator in the cybersecurity sector, but specific valuation figures are not publicly disclosed.

Notable Clients

Metabase Q serves more than 50 enterprise customers across 45 countries. Notable clients include:

• ECOM: A global multibillion-dollar commodity services group specializing in coffee, cocoa, and cotton, headquartered in Switzerland. ECOM leverages Batuta for comprehensive endpoint management and cybersecurity operations.
• Grupo Financiero Multiva: One of Mexico’s largest financial holding companies, using Batuta to centralize IT infrastructure and cybersecurity management, improving incident response and risk mitigation.

Competitors

Company Name	Description
CrowdStrike	Cloud-native endpoint protection and cybersecurity management platform.
SentinelOne	Autonomous endpoint protection and response with centralized management.
Tanium	Unified endpoint management and security operations platform.
Cybereason	Endpoint detection and response (EDR) and security operations solutions.
Arctic Wolf	Managed detection and response (MDR) and security operations platform.
Sophos	Endpoint security, management, and MDR services for enterprises.

More Resources

• Metabase Q Website
• Metabase Q LinkedIn
• Metabase Q X (Twitter)