AnchorFree

AnchorFree

AnchorFree's mission is to enable secure and private access to the world's information for every person on the planet

Founded 2005

Redwood City, United States 51 employees Private Equity Total: $357.80M Internet, Mobile +1

AnchorFree is a United States based startup with a mission to provide secure and private access to the world’s information for every person on the planet. Its flagship product, Hotspot Shield app, boasts over 650 million downloads in 200 countries, making it the most popular freedom and privacy platform globally. The company's accomplishments are noteworthy, having been recognized as one of America’s Most Promising Companies by Forbes in 2013 and 2014. In 2019, Fast Company crowned AnchorFree as the "Most Innovative Security Company" in the world. The startup's founders have been lauded by major publications such as Inc., Fortune, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, winning numerous awards for their leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation. AnchorFree's impressive growth is underscored by its Privately funded $295.00M investment from WndrCo, SignalFire, Accel, 8VC, and Greenbay Ventures in a Private Equity Round in September 2018. The company is focused on extending online privacy and freedom to the next billion internet users. Notable statistics for AnchorFree include a user base growth of over 100 million downloads in the past 12 months, and an average of 400,000 people downloading an AnchorFree app every day. Moreover, AnchorFree stands out with two apps in the top 50 free apps on Apple's App Store. AnchorFree's commitment to its mission and its substantial user base coupled with its recent investment make it a compelling prospect for venture capitalists looking to tap into the growing market for online privacy and security. More information can be found on their website and across their social media platforms.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Private Equity Round	$295.00M	4	SignalFire, 8VC +2	05 Sep 2018
Series C	$52.00M	3	Goldman Sachs, Subrah Iyar +1	21 May 2012
Series B	$4.80M	2	RENN Capital, Esther Dyson	01 Jan 2008
Series A	$6.00M	-		01 Jan 2006

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Private Equity Round

$295.00M

SignalFire, 8VC +2

05 Sep 2018

Series C

$52.00M

Goldman Sachs, Subrah Iyar +1

21 May 2012

Series B

$4.80M

RENN Capital, Esther Dyson

01 Jan 2008

Series A

$6.00M

01 Jan 2006

FAQ About AnchorFree

AnchorFree's mission is to enable secure and private access to the world's information for every person on the planet

AnchorFree was founded in 2005.

AnchorFree is headquartered in Redwood City, United States.

AnchorFree operates in Internet, Mobile and Privacy and Security. Its work centres on online privacy, internet security, privacy platform and secure access.

AnchorFree has approximately 51 employees.

AnchorFree has completed 4 funding rounds, raising a total of $357.80M. The latest funding stage is Private Equity.

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