Norway’s Bsure raises €1.8 million to uncover risky and inactive microsoft accounts

Norwegian startup Bsure has secured €1.8 million in funding to address the growing challenge of managing Microsoft environments, particularly focusing on inactive accounts, risky access, and unnecessary license spending. The company aims to provide greater visibility into the blind spots within these environments, offering a solution to improve security and optimize costs. This funding round, led by Scale Capital with support from existing US shareholders, highlights the increasing demand for tools that enhance cloud environment management. Bsure’s Azure-based platform connects directly to Microsoft Entra ID, giving companies a real-time view of users and access rights. The platform highlights inactive or risky accounts and helps reduce license costs. CEO Henrik Skalmerud states that a significant portion of user accounts, up to 40%, are often inactive, posing both a security risk and an unnecessary expense. The company currently serves over 200 customers across nine countries. This development affects businesses that use Microsoft 365, especially those struggling with the complex management of user identities and access controls. Given evolving cybersecurity threats and new EU regulations like NIS2 and DORA, organizations are now legally required to monitor digital access, with potential penalties for non-compliance. These tools are crucial for businesses to ensure security and to meet regulatory standards. The investment in Bsure, along with other recent fundraises in the same space, signals a growing trend of European investment in cloud security and Microsoft-focused infrastructure. The market is evolving to address the emerging challenges of identity visibility and access management within complex cloud environments.