Avast Software Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1988

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,988

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 15

  • Investments
  • 16

Avast Software General Information

Description

Developer of computer security software designed to offer internet security solutions. The company's services include IT security solutions, cloud-based security, web security, email security, cybersecurity, and network security.

Contact Information

Website
www.avast.com
Formerly Known As
ALWIL Software, Alwil
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1737/1A Pikrtova
  • Nusle
  • Prague, 140 00
  • Czech Republic
Primary Industry
Network Management Software
Other Industries
Systems and Information Management
Application Software
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Former Stock Listing
AVASF
Corporate Office
  • 1737/1A Pikrtova
  • Nusle
  • Prague, 140 00
  • Czech Republic

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Avast Software Valuation & Funding

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Avast Software Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
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Post Valuation
Last
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Developer of computer security software designed to offer internet security solutions. The company's services include IT
Network Management Software
Prague, Czech Republic
1,988 As of 2022

Austin, TX
 

Amsterdam, Netherlands
 
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Avast Software Competitors (38)

One of Avast Software’s 38 competitors is GFI USA, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Austin, TX.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
GFI USA Private Equity-Backed Austin, TX
Nebius Group Formerly PE-Backed Amsterdam, Netherlands
Check Point Software Technologies Formerly VC-backed Tel Aviv, Israel
Blackberry Formerly VC-backed Waterloo, Canada
CommVault Systems Formerly PE-Backed Tinton Falls, NJ
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Avast Software Patents

Avast Software Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20250106225-A1 Malware detection and mitigation systems and methods Pending 22-Sep-2023
US-20250097263-A1 Systems and methods for detecting and mitigating threats in electronic messages Pending 18-Sep-2023
US-20250097242-A1 One-class threat detection using federated learning Pending 15-Sep-2023
US-20250094580-A1 Dynamic analysis for malicious browser extensions Pending 14-Sep-2023
US-20250053974-A1 Systems and methods for credential-based transactions over a network incorporating transaction codes Pending 08-Aug-2023 G06Q20/3825
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Avast Software Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Avast Software Investments & Acquisitions (16)

Avast Software’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with SecureKey. The deal was made on 01-Apr-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
SecureKey 01-Apr-2022 Merger/Acquisition Systems and Information Management
Evernym 17-Dec-2021 Merger/Acquisition Network Management Software
Lowkey 01-Nov-2021 Early Stage VC Communication Software
Tenta Browser 06-Nov-2019 Merger/Acquisition Network Management Software
TrackOFF 24-May-2019 Merger/Acquisition Network Management Software
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Avast Software Exits (1)

Avast Software’s most recent exit was on 27-May-2015 from Jumpshot (Marketing Analytics). The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Jumpshot (Marketing Analytics) 27-May-2015 Completed
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Avast Software Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
AVG Technologies Prague, Czech Republic 1991

Avast Software FAQs

  • When was Avast Software founded?

    Avast Software was founded in 1988.

  • Where is Avast Software headquartered?

    Avast Software is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic.

  • What is the size of Avast Software?

    Avast Software has 1,988 total employees.

  • What industry is Avast Software in?

    Avast Software’s primary industry is Network Management Software.

  • Is Avast Software a private or public company?

    Avast Software is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Avast Software?

    The current valuation of Avast Software is .

  • What is Avast Software’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Avast Software is .

  • How much funding has Avast Software raised over time?

    Avast Software has raised $1.56B.

  • Who are Avast Software’s investors?

    CVC Capital Partners and Summit Partners have invested in Avast Software.

  • Who are Avast Software’s competitors?

    GFI USA, Nebius Group, Check Point Software Technologies, Blackberry, and CommVault Systems are some of the 38 competitors of Avast Software.

  • When was Avast Software acquired?

    Avast Software was acquired on 12-Sep-2022.

  • Who acquired Avast Software?

    Avast Software was acquired by Gen Digital.

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