ESET Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1992

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 3

ESET General Information

Description

Developer of a cybersecurity software created to secure IT data and eliminate internet malware attacks. The company's software includes security portals for operating systems, custom antivirus software and multi-device security software depending on data complexity and functionality, enabling both domestic and commercial users to detect data leakage, block phishing contacts and eliminate cybersecurity risks.

Contact Information

Website
www.eset.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Aupark Tower, 16th Floor
  • Einsteinova 24
  • Bratislava, 851 01
  • Slovakia
+421 02/322
Primary Industry
Network Management Software
Vertical(s)
Cybersecurity
Corporate Office
  • Aupark Tower, 16th Floor
  • Einsteinova 24
  • Bratislava, 851 01
  • Slovakia
+421 02/322

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ESET Valuation & Funding

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ESET Comparisons

Description
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HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of a cybersecurity software created to secure IT data and eliminate internet malware attacks. The company's so
Network Management Software
Bratislava, Slovakia
2,000 As of 2023

Dallas, TX
 

Bucharest, Romania
 
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ESET Competitors (41)

One of ESET’s 41 competitors is Zimperium, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Dallas, TX.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Zimperium Private Equity-Backed Dallas, TX
BitDefender Private Equity-Backed Bucharest, Romania
Forcepoint Private Equity-Backed Austin, TX
Barracuda Networks Private Equity-Backed Campbell, CA
Cybereason Venture Capital-Backed La Jolla, CA
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ESET Patents

  • 23

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 7

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

ESET Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20150278522-A1 Methods of detection of software exploitation Inactive 15-Jul-2013
US-20150089651-A1 Methods of detection of software exploitation Inactive 15-Jul-2013
CA-2856268-C Methods of detection of software exploitation Active 15-Jul-2013
CA-2856268-A1 Methods of detection of software exploitation Active 15-Jul-2013
US-20150089653-A1 Methods of detection of software exploitation Inactive 15-Jul-2013 G06F21/566
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ESET Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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ESET Investments & Acquisitions (3)

ESET’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with ESET Japan. The deal was made on 01-Sep-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
ESET Japan 01-Sep-2018 Joint Venture Network Management Software
DESLock 22-Sep-2015 Buyout/LBO Network Management Software
Eset Deutschland 25-Apr-2013 Merger/Acquisition Network Management Software
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ESET FAQs

  • When was ESET founded?

    ESET was founded in 1992.

  • Where is ESET headquartered?

    ESET is headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia.

  • What is the size of ESET?

    ESET has 2,000 total employees.

  • What industry is ESET in?

    ESET’s primary industry is Network Management Software.

  • Is ESET a private or public company?

    ESET is a Private company.

  • What is ESET’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for ESET is .

  • Who are ESET’s investors?

    Leta Capital has invested in ESET.

  • Who are ESET’s competitors?

    Zimperium, BitDefender, Forcepoint, Barracuda Networks, and Cybereason are some of the 41 competitors of ESET.

  • When was ESET acquired?

    ESET was acquired on 01-Dec-2021.

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