Passbolt
Luxembourg-based open-source password manager built for teams, with API access and self-hosting for credential management.
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Passbolt is an open-source, self-hostable password and credential manager aimed at teams and technical organizations, using OpenPGP-based end-to-end encryption and exposing an API for automation and DevOps use.
The Luxembourg company raised an $8M Series A in January 2025 led by Airbridge Equity Partners, after earlier seed rounds.
Innovation Matrix Assessment
Incremental product evolution on a proven open-source model.
Self-hosted shared-credential management with auditability suits technical teams and regulated sectors.
$8M Series A (Jan 2025) reported by TechCrunch; modest scale.
Another password manager, differentiated by open source and OpenPGP design.
Open codebase allows public scrutiny, but no independent tests located.
Credentials remain central; sovereignty trends help.
Why CISOs Should Care
Provides auditable, self-hosted credential sharing for teams that cannot use closed SaaS vaults.
What Makes It Different
Open-source, OpenPGP-based team credential manager with API-first design.
The Matrix Verdict
53/100 — INCREMENTAL INNOVATOR
Passbolt is an Incremental Innovator: solid, credible, but a point tool in a mature market.
Editorial Note: Claims vs. Verified Findings
Funding is press-verified; headcount and total raised vary across sources.
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