Critical Path Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1997

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 203

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 9

  • Investments
  • 15

Critical Path General Information

Description

Developer of a messaging platform designed to communicate, connect, share, and organize while providing industry-leading safety and assurance. The company's application allows users to communicate, connect, share, and organize their online experience.

Contact Information

Website
www.cp.net
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 2655 Campus Drive
  • Suite 250
  • San Mateo, CA 94403
  • United States
Primary Industry
Communication Software
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 2655 Campus Drive
  • Suite 250
  • San Mateo, CA 94403
  • United States

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Critical Path Valuation & Funding

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Critical Path Comparisons

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Developer of a messaging platform designed to communicate, connect, share, and organize while providing industry-leading
Communication Software
San Mateo, CA
203 As of 2007

Seattle, WA
 

Campbell, CA
 
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Critical Path Competitors (22)

One of Critical Path’s 22 competitors is WatchGuard Technologies, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Seattle, WA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
WatchGuard Technologies Private Equity-Backed Seattle, WA
Barracuda Networks Private Equity-Backed Campbell, CA
Datto Private Equity-Backed Norwalk, CT
Forcepoint Private Equity-Backed Austin, TX
Commvault Systems Formerly PE-Backed Tinton Falls, NJ
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Critical Path Patents

Critical Path Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20130346537-A1 Storage optimization technology Inactive 18-Jun-2012
US-20080201360-A1 Locating persistent objects in a network of servers Inactive 15-Feb-2007
US-8316008-B1 Fast file attribute search Inactive 14-Apr-2006
US-20060195511-A1 Configuration of digital content communication systems Inactive 11-Feb-2005
US-20060195557-A1 Configuration of digital content communication systems Inactive 11-Feb-2005 H04L67/04
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Critical Path Signals

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Critical Path Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Critical Path Investments & Acquisitions (15)

Critical Path’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Laszlo Systems. The deal was made on 24-Feb-2012.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Laszlo Systems 24-Feb-2012 Merger/Acquisition Business/Productivity Software
Mirapoint Software 08-Nov-2010 Buyout/LBO Communication Software
ShoZu 05-Jan-2010 Merger/Acquisition Social/Platform Software
PeerLogic (Business/Productivity Software) 08-Aug-2000 Merger/Acquisition Business/Productivity Software
Autonomy Zantaz 25-Jul-2000 Early Stage VC Media and Information Services (B2B)
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Critical Path Exits (5)

Critical Path’s most recent exit was on 25-Jul-2000 from Autonomy Zantaz. The exit was categorized as with 13 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Autonomy Zantaz 25-Jul-2000 Completed
  • 13 buyers
Symantec BrightMail 24-Jul-2000 Completed
  • 8 buyers
Kinzan 29-Jun-2000 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Supernews 31-Mar-2000 Completed
Autonomy Zantaz 19-Oct-1999 Early Stage VC Completed
  • 7 buyers
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Critical Path FAQs

  • When was Critical Path founded?

    Critical Path was founded in 1997.

  • Where is Critical Path headquartered?

    Critical Path is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

  • What is the size of Critical Path?

    Critical Path has 203 total employees.

  • What industry is Critical Path in?

    Critical Path’s primary industry is Communication Software.

  • Is Critical Path a private or public company?

    Critical Path is a Private company.

  • What is Critical Path’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Critical Path is .

  • How much funding has Critical Path raised over time?

    Critical Path has raised $274M.

  • Who are Critical Path’s investors?

    @Ventures, Allegra Partners, Apex Capital Management, Benchmark Capital Holdings, and CK Hutchison are 5 of 19 investors who have invested in Critical Path.

  • Who are Critical Path’s competitors?

    WatchGuard Technologies, Barracuda Networks, Datto, Forcepoint, and Commvault Systems are some of the 22 competitors of Critical Path.

  • When was Critical Path acquired?

    Critical Path was acquired on 04-Dec-2013.

  • Who acquired Critical Path?

    Critical Path was acquired by Openwave Messaging.

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