Gemalto Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1986

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 15,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 37

Gemalto General Information

Description

Provider of digital security services intended to enable the trusted connections. The company offers software applications, secure personal devices and other services such as mobile identity, online banking, data encryption, transport ticketing, e-Government, vehicle telematics, and software licensing capabilities, thereby enabling organizations to offer trusted digital services.

Contact Information

Website
www.gemalto.com
Formerly Known As
Axalto, Axalto Holding N.V.
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 6, rue de la Verrerie - CS20001
  • 92197 Meudon Cedex
  • France
Primary Industry
IT Consulting and Outsourcing
Other Industries
Network Management Software
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 6, rue de la Verrerie - CS20001
  • 92197 Meudon Cedex
  • France

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Gemalto Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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Post-Val Status Debt

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Gemalto Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of digital security services intended to enable the trusted connections. The company offers software applicatio
IT Consulting and Outsourcing
Meudon Cedex, France
15,000 As of 2019

Seoul, South Korea
 

Munich, Germany
 
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Gemalto Competitors (62)

One of Gemalto’s 62 competitors is Penta Security, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Seoul, South Korea.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Penta Security Venture Capital-Backed Seoul, South Korea
Giesecke+Devrient Accelerator/Incubator Backed Munich, Germany
Worldline IGSA Group Private Equity-Backed Suresnes, France
Wibu-systems Corporation Karlsruhe, Germany
Flexera Software Private Equity-Backed Itasca, IL
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Gemalto Patents

Gemalto Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-11186113-B2 Integrated floating image for security documents Active 13-Aug-2019
US-20210046779-A1 Integrated floating image for security documents Active 13-Aug-2019
EP-3726415-A1 Security element on module Inactive 18-Apr-2019
EP-3674098-A1 Ablation blockers Inactive 28-Dec-2018
EP-3674100-A1 Multilayer ablation features Inactive 28-Dec-2018 B42D25/41
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Gemalto Signals

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Gemalto Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Gemalto Investments & Acquisitions (37)

Gemalto’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Green Bit for . The deal was made on 01-Dec-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Green Bit 01-Dec-2018 Merger/Acquisition Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Dmailer 01-Jan-2018 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
Trustonic 16-Jun-2017 PE Growth/Expansion Application Software
3M Cogent 01-May-2017 Merger/Acquisition Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Trustonic 31-Dec-2015 PE Growth/Expansion Application Software
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Gemalto Exits (7)

Gemalto’s most recent exit was on 16-Jun-2017 from Trustonic. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Trustonic 16-Jun-2017 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Trustonic 31-Dec-2015 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Sezam (Financial Software) 12-Mar-2015 Completed
  • 6 buyers
Trustonic 03-May-2013 Completed
  • 3 buyers
Trustonic 18-Dec-2012 Joint Venture Completed
  • 3 buyers
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Gemalto Affiliates

Subsidiaries (6)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Thales Dis France Meudon, France 2018
Plastkart Istanbul, Turkey 2000
GemVentures Geneva, Switzerland 2000
Multos Reading, United Kingdom 1997
Thales Six Gts France Gennevilliers, France 1991
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Gemalto FAQs

  • When was Gemalto founded?

    Gemalto was founded in 1986.

  • Where is Gemalto headquartered?

    Gemalto is headquartered in Meudon Cedex, France.

  • What is the size of Gemalto?

    Gemalto has 15,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Gemalto in?

    Gemalto’s primary industry is IT Consulting and Outsourcing.

  • Is Gemalto a private or public company?

    Gemalto is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Gemalto?

    The current valuation of Gemalto is .

  • What is Gemalto’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Gemalto is .

  • How much funding has Gemalto raised over time?

    Gemalto has raised $522M.

  • Who are Gemalto’s investors?

    Aqton, Convergence Partners (Africa), Fonds Strategique d'Investissement, SKion, and TPG have invested in Gemalto.

  • Who are Gemalto’s competitors?

    Penta Security, Giesecke+Devrient, Worldline IGSA Group, Wibu-systems, and Flexera Software are some of the 62 competitors of Gemalto.

  • When was Gemalto acquired?

    Gemalto was acquired on 02-Apr-2019.

  • Who acquired Gemalto?

    Gemalto was acquired by Thales (Aerospace and Defence).

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