CIBC Innovation Banking completed a new debt financing for Chicago-based NowSecure, a mobile application security and privacy software company. NowSecure plans to use the capital to further invest in its advanced application security testing solutions and go-to-market strategy.

NowSecure delivers a full suite of mobile security testing solutions that supports customers in identifying and remediating security threats, compliance gaps and privacy issues with their mobile application portfolio. Customers can leverage NowSecure to protect mission-critical applications whether they are commercially purchased or custom-developed. The solutions fit seamlessly into the workflow of Agile and DevSecOps environments and include automated security testing software integrated into development toolchains, mobile supply chain risk monitoring software, pen-testing software, expert pen-testing services and training courseware.

“Mobile apps now dominate all digital time spent helping organizations drive revenue, customer engagement, and business growth,” Jim Keller, CFO of NowSecure, said. “We are excited that CIBC is supporting us by helping fuel our mission to save the world from unsafe mobile apps.”

“CIBC Innovation Banking is proud to support NowSecure with its ambition to help create a world of safe and secure mobile applications,” Andy Schwartz, managing director in CIBC Innovation Banking’s Chicago office, said. “The NowSecure industry-recognized solutions are primed to scale with its customers as mobile applications continue to grow in importance to both our professional and personal lives.”