Avast Software Overview
- Year Founded
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1988

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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1,988

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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15
- Investments
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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(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 1737/1A Pikrtova
- Nusle
- Prague, 140 00
- Czech Republic
Corporate Office
- 1737/1A Pikrtova
- Nusle
- Prague, 140 00
- Czech Republic
Avast Software Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Avast Software Comparisons
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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 |
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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 |
Avast Software Patents
Avast Software Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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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 |
Avast Software Signals
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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Jumpshot (Marketing Analytics) | 27-May-2015 | Completed |
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Avast Software Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
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AVG Technologies | Prague, Czech Republic | 1991 |
Avast Software FAQs
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When was Avast Software founded?
Avast Software was founded in 1988.
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Where is Avast Software headquartered?
Avast Software is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic.
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What is the size of Avast Software?
Avast Software has 1,988 total employees.
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What industry is Avast Software in?
Avast Software’s primary industry is Network Management Software.
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Is Avast Software a private or public company?
Avast Software is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Avast Software?
The current valuation of Avast Software is
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What is Avast Software’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Avast Software is
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How much funding has Avast Software raised over time?
Avast Software has raised $1.56B.
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Who are Avast Software’s investors?
CVC Capital Partners and Summit Partners have invested in Avast Software.
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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.
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When was Avast Software acquired?
Avast Software was acquired on 12-Sep-2022.
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Who acquired Avast Software?
Avast Software was acquired by Gen Digital.
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