A world where every business can proactively secure themselves 🌏

Our mission is to democratise security and privacy. We believe that cybersecurity is the single most powerful tool for business growth and continuity, yet few businesses actually have access to it in an affordable and achievable way.

We enable everyone, not just those with unlimited resourcing, to protect their data and move their mission forward.

The adventure so far

2023

  • We launched our new website to better reflect our vision and mission to turn everyday folks into security superheroes

  • Creation of Jester, our superhero mascot, by New Zealand-based illustrator Pepper Raccoon

  • The Onwardly partner program is now open for MSSPs, consultants and agencies

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2022

  • Try Onwardly for free with our 7-day trial experience, released in late September

  • The Onwardly brand is refreshed, including an update to our logo, colour palette and brand values

  • Privacy is launched in partnership with security consultancy, Simply Privacy

2021

  • Raised $1m seed funding after a strong first year of growth

  • Onwardly released to beta and early feedback is positive

  • We welcomed foundational customers to Onwardly, including ArchiPro, Gravitate and Optimal Workshop

  • Onwardly is the winner of 2021 iSANZ Best Startup

  • Stuff.co.nz feature founder and CEO Phil Howie

  • SafeStack founder and CEO Laura Bell joins Onwardly as an investor and advisor

2020

  • Onwardly is founded by Phil Howie to help SMEs to proactively defend themselves in an achievable and affordable way

The team 👊

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Phil Howie

Founder & CEO

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Amie Finlayson

Growth Marketer

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Erwan Joly

Senior Software Development Engineer

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Laura Bell

Advisor

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Kendra Ross

Advisor

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Poohan Nathan

Advisor

Approved partners

Onwardly Partner Network 🦸

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We are based in Auckland, New Zealand

111 Franklin Road, Freemans Bay 1011

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does our pricing works ?

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Why fast-growing SaaS companies hire us ?

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What is our support program?

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Do I need credit the Free 14-Day Trial?

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Unbeatable cyber resilience 🦹

Kendall Flutey Co-founder & CEO, Banqer

“Perhaps most importantly, Onwardly has supported our ability to foster an all-team culture of privacy and security resilience. Already, our roadmap has impacted the entire team and their day to day in some way. Given the vulnerability that we as people present, our ability to influence our company’s resilience is material."

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Winner of 2021 iSANZ Best Startup

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