Avast

IPO

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Public · Prague, Czech Republic · Founded 1988 · $100.0M raised

Headquarters
Prague
Employees
1001–5000
Founded
1988
Business Model
B2C
Website
avast.com
Total Funding
$100.0M
Last Round
Private EquityFeb 2014
Rounds
2
Type
Public

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About

Avast helps people live freely and safely online with award-winning free antivirus, privacy, and performance tools for consumers and businesses. The company offers Avast One, Premium Security, SecureLine VPN, a private Secure Browser, and cleanup tools that protect devices, personal information, and identity across everyday digital life. Avast is part of Gen, a global consumer brand family formed after the NortonLifeLock merger, and also provides business security and threat-intelligence products.

Summary

Avast is a Cybersecurity company based in Prague, Czech Republic, founded in 1988. It has raised $100.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a Private Equity round in Feb 2014. Investors include CVC Capital Partners and Summit Partners.

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Funding & Exit History

IPOMay 2018
$200.0M

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Funding: Growth Equity through Private Equity. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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