Build38 Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2018

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 40

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $37.9M

Build38 General Information

Description

Developer of a mobile application protection software designed to protect the organization from unknown cyber-attacks. The company's software offers a multi-layered security framework that protects mobile apps from both internal and external threats through in-app monitoring and threat analysis, enabling clients to safeguard their applications against modifications, data breaches, and malware.

Contact Information

Website
www.build38.com
Formerly Known As
BuildUp! GmbH
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Leopoldstrasse 31
  • 80802 Munich
  • Germany
Primary Industry
Network Management Software
Other Industries
Business/Productivity Software
Acquirer
OneSpan
Vertical(s)
Cybersecurity, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • Leopoldstrasse 31
  • 80802 Munich
  • Germany

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Build38 Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Merger/Acquisition 27-Feb-2026 $37.9M Completed Generating Revenue
7. Accelerator/Incubator 24-Feb-2025 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Accelerator/Incubator 22-Mar-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series A) 07-Feb-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Seed Round 30-Dec-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Accelerator/Incubator 22-Jul-2020 Completed Startup
2. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2020 Completed Startup
1. Seed Round 13-Dec-2018 Completed Startup
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Build38 Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Seed Shares
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Build38 Comparisons

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Last
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Developer of a mobile application protection software designed to protect the organization from unknown cyber-attacks. T
Network Management Software
Munich, Germany
40 As of 2026

Oslo, Norway
 

Boston, MA
 
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Build38 Competitors (10)

One of Build38’s 10 competitors is Promon (Network Management Software), a Private Equity-Backed company based in Oslo, Norway.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Promon (Network Management Software) Private Equity-Backed Oslo, Norway
OneSpan Corporation Boston, MA
Pradeo Formerly VC-backed Montpellier, France
V-Key Private Equity-Backed Eightrium, Singapore
GuardSquare Private Equity-Backed Leuven, Belgium
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Build38 Patents

  • 13

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 3

    Granted

  • 4

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Build38 Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-4248348-A1 Decentralised provision of user data Pending 20-Nov-2020
DE-102020130815-B3 Decentralized provision of user data Active 20-Nov-2020
DE-102018005102-A1 Adaptive security updates for applications Pending 27-Jun-2018
DE-102018004996-A1 Checking location information Pending 22-Jun-2018
DE-102016009439-A1 Individual encryption of control commands Inactive 03-Aug-2016 G06F21/12
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Build38 Former Investors (9)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator Accelerator/Incubator
Caixa Capital Risc Corporate Venture Capital Minority
European Innovation Council Accelerator/Incubator Minority
German Accelerator Accelerator/Incubator
Giesecke+Devrient Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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Build38 FAQs

  • When was Build38 founded?

    Build38 was founded in 2018.

  • Where is Build38 headquartered?

    Build38 is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

  • What is the size of Build38?

    Build38 has 40 total employees.

  • What industry is Build38 in?

    Build38’s primary industry is Network Management Software.

  • Is Build38 a private or public company?

    Build38 is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Build38?

    The current valuation of Build38 is .

  • What is Build38’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Build38 is .

  • How much funding has Build38 raised over time?

    Build38 has raised $17.7M.

  • Who are Build38’s investors?

    AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator, Caixa Capital Risc, European Innovation Council, German Accelerator, and Giesecke+Devrient Ventures are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in Build38.

  • Who are Build38’s competitors?

    Promon (Network Management Software), OneSpan, Pradeo, V-Key, and GuardSquare are some of the 10 competitors of Build38.

  • When was Build38 acquired?

    Build38 was acquired on 27-Feb-2026.

  • Who acquired Build38?

    Build38 was acquired by OneSpan.

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