Bsure Secures $2.1M to Illuminate Microsoft Blind Spots
November 28, 2025, 3:35 pm
Bsure, a Norwegian startup, raised $2.1M to enhance Microsoft security. It targets inactive accounts. The funding fuels expansion and AI-driven features. The platform addresses a major IT oversight.
Norwegian startup Bsure just secured $2.1 million. The seed round was led by Scale Capital. US investors also participated. Bsure aims to provide visibility. It targets blind spots in Microsoft environments.
Most companies rely on digital identities. These include people, apps, and services. Access is needed for work. But access often accumulates. Cleanup rarely happens. This creates security risks.
Microsoft 365 environments are vulnerable. Accounts and admin roles grow rapidly. Old permissions linger. Inactive users remain enabled. This creates blind spots. Few companies have a clear picture. User identities are often unclear. It's difficult to determine which accounts should exist. Access rights are often unknown.
Founded in 2022, Bsure is tackling this problem. It's building an Azure-based platform. The platform connects directly to Microsoft Entra ID. This provides real-time visibility. Companies gain insights into users and access rights. The platform flags inactive or risky accounts. It also helps reduce license costs.
Microsoft's 2024 Digital Defense Report confirms the need. Over 90% of account compromises involve forgotten accounts. These accounts are often unmonitored. New EU rules add pressure. NIS2 and DORA require documented access monitoring. Fines for non-compliance can be severe. They can reach €10 million. They can also be 2% of global turnover. Gartner expects adoption of identity visibility tools. By 2028, 70% of CISOs will use these tools. The goal is to reduce unauthorized access.
"Up to 40% of user accounts are inactive," says Henrik Skalmerud, Bsure's CEO. "This is a security risk and an unnecessary cost." Companies are surprised by the reality. Visibility is key.
Bsure serves over 200 customers. These customers are spread across nine countries. They operate in both the public and private sectors. The new funding will fuel expansion. Bsure will grow its team. It will accelerate international growth. The company is building on its Nordic base. It also has an early presence in the US. Product development is a priority. Bsure will focus on scalability. Ease of deployment is important. New AI-driven features are planned. These features will make visibility more actionable.
Other companies are also addressing similar challenges. London-based Inforcer raised €29.8 million. It focuses on Microsoft multi-tenant management. Vilnius-based CBRX secured €540k. It's building a cloud cybersecurity platform for MSPs. These fundraises highlight investor interest. The market is growing.
"Visibility is where it starts," adds Skalmerud. "You can't optimize costs or improve security without it." A complete picture is essential. It includes identities, access, and licenses. This makes it easier to make the right changes.
A large Norwegian municipality used Bsure. They had challenges with identities and licenses. Manual reports and scripts failed. After implementing Bsure, they reduced Microsoft licensing costs by about 20%.
"Bsure fits our thesis," says Joachim Schelde of Scale Capital. They are backing Nordic founders. They are building critical B2B infrastructure. The problem Bsure solves is universal. Every IT department faces it. The focus is on security, visibility, and efficiency in the Microsoft cloud.
"You can't protect what you can't see," concludes Skalmerud. "Our job is to remove the blind spots." This empowers IT and the business to act effectively. The company will expand its team. It will push for international growth.
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Bsure Raises $2.1M to Fix Microsoft Security Gaps
Norwegian startup Bsure just secured $2.1 million. The seed round was led by Scale Capital. US investors also participated. Bsure aims to provide visibility. It targets blind spots in Microsoft environments.
The Problem: Unmanaged Access
Most companies rely on digital identities. These include people, apps, and services. Access is needed for work. But access often accumulates. Cleanup rarely happens. This creates security risks.
Microsoft 365 environments are vulnerable. Accounts and admin roles grow rapidly. Old permissions linger. Inactive users remain enabled. This creates blind spots. Few companies have a clear picture. User identities are often unclear. It's difficult to determine which accounts should exist. Access rights are often unknown.
Bsure's Solution: Azure-Based Platform
Founded in 2022, Bsure is tackling this problem. It's building an Azure-based platform. The platform connects directly to Microsoft Entra ID. This provides real-time visibility. Companies gain insights into users and access rights. The platform flags inactive or risky accounts. It also helps reduce license costs.
The Need is Clear
Microsoft's 2024 Digital Defense Report confirms the need. Over 90% of account compromises involve forgotten accounts. These accounts are often unmonitored. New EU rules add pressure. NIS2 and DORA require documented access monitoring. Fines for non-compliance can be severe. They can reach €10 million. They can also be 2% of global turnover. Gartner expects adoption of identity visibility tools. By 2028, 70% of CISOs will use these tools. The goal is to reduce unauthorized access.
Inactive Accounts: A Major Risk
"Up to 40% of user accounts are inactive," says Henrik Skalmerud, Bsure's CEO. "This is a security risk and an unnecessary cost." Companies are surprised by the reality. Visibility is key.
Current Traction and Future Plans
Bsure serves over 200 customers. These customers are spread across nine countries. They operate in both the public and private sectors. The new funding will fuel expansion. Bsure will grow its team. It will accelerate international growth. The company is building on its Nordic base. It also has an early presence in the US. Product development is a priority. Bsure will focus on scalability. Ease of deployment is important. New AI-driven features are planned. These features will make visibility more actionable.
The Market Landscape
Other companies are also addressing similar challenges. London-based Inforcer raised €29.8 million. It focuses on Microsoft multi-tenant management. Vilnius-based CBRX secured €540k. It's building a cloud cybersecurity platform for MSPs. These fundraises highlight investor interest. The market is growing.
Visibility: The Foundation
"Visibility is where it starts," adds Skalmerud. "You can't optimize costs or improve security without it." A complete picture is essential. It includes identities, access, and licenses. This makes it easier to make the right changes.
Customer Success
A large Norwegian municipality used Bsure. They had challenges with identities and licenses. Manual reports and scripts failed. After implementing Bsure, they reduced Microsoft licensing costs by about 20%.
Investor Confidence
"Bsure fits our thesis," says Joachim Schelde of Scale Capital. They are backing Nordic founders. They are building critical B2B infrastructure. The problem Bsure solves is universal. Every IT department faces it. The focus is on security, visibility, and efficiency in the Microsoft cloud.
Bsure's Mission
"You can't protect what you can't see," concludes Skalmerud. "Our job is to remove the blind spots." This empowers IT and the business to act effectively. The company will expand its team. It will push for international growth.
Keywords: Bsure, Microsoft, security, Azure, identity management, cloud security, funding, Scale Capital, inactive accounts, visibility, cybersecurity, NIS2, DORA, Gartner, CISO, AI, threat detection, data protection, access management.
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