Virtru raises $29M

What does Virtru do?

Virtru, is a trusted provider of data and encryption protection to thousands of companies globally. The company believes that everybody has a right to keep their digital content secure and private. The company was founded because the company believes that exercising that right has to be convenient and easy- simple encryption for everybody. With this company users can choose when to keep their digital content secure and private for its lifetime, even after it is shared online. Manage and revoke access to photos, emails, files, and other content at any time, right from their favorite programs like Outlook, Gmail, and Mac Mail on your mobile device or desktop.

How much Virtru was founded?

Virtru raised $29M in Series A on August 22, 2016 from Blue Delta Capital Partners, Haystack Partners, Quadrant Capital Advisors, New Enterprise Associates, Soros Fund Management and Bessemer Venture Partners.

Previous funding

$4.26M on April 28, 2014

$6M in undisclosed round on June 17, 2014 from Bessemer Venture Partners

What is next for Virtru?

Virtru plans to use the latest funding raised for scaling operations all over the world, for building new products to protect all kinds of data, and extending its  Application Program Interfaces for software developers and Software Development Kits.

More about Virtru

Virtru was founded on November 1, 2011 by John Ackerly and Will Ackerly. It has its headquarters in Washington, DC. The company was founded with the belief that privacy is a basic human right. The company now provides file encryption and email to over 4,000 organizations globally. Whether to meet regulatory requirements or protect customers in media, intellectual property, healthcare, government, financial services and manufacturing choose this company for its revolutionary ease use and strict security and control features. The company makes it possible for everyone content protection easy and affordable.