# Verimatrix

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/verimatrix

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: France
- Website: www.verimatrix.com
- Total disclosed funding: $49M
- Latest round: Series D (Mar 24, 2011)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Verimatrix, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in protecting digital content and applications, focusing on content security, mobile app protection, and anti-piracy technologies. Their solutions safeguard high-value digital assets from unauthorized access.Founded in 1995, Verimatrix, Inc. operates as an independent entity based in France. The company has undergone significant changes, including a recent acquisition by One Equity Partners from Jolt Capital in May 2020 for approximately EUR 5.4 million. The current CEO is Amedeo D'Angelo.Verimatrix specializes in cybersecurity solutions designed to protect digital content and applications, with a specific focus on content security, mobile app protection, and anti-piracy technologies. Their core product suite includes the XTD (Extended Threat Defense) platform, which offers comprehensive protection for mobile applications through advanced features such as code obfuscation and anti-tamper technologies. The Streamkeeper Suite combines digital content security with app protection to combat piracy, incorporating Multi-DRM (Digital Rights Management), forensic watermarking, and robust detection and response capabilities through the Counterspy service. Verimatrix caters to a diverse clientele, including major players in the media and entertainment sector, financial services, and e-commerce, with operations extending to various international markets, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. Their solutions are utilized by organizations seeking to safeguard high-value content, such as movies and live sports, from unauthorized access and distribution.Verimatrix generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and service agreements with its clients. In 2018, the company reported a revenue of EUR 78.70 mn, with an EBITDA of EUR 14.50 mn. Their business transactions typically involve B2B partnerships, where clients subscribe to the XTD platform or Streamkeeper Suite for ongoing protection against cybersecurity threats and piracy. Clients, which include telecommunications companies and digital content providers, engage with Verimatrix for tailored solutions that align with their specific security needs. The revenue structure may include various pricing plans based on the scale of deployment, features utilized, and the size of the client’s content library. Flagship offerings like the VCAS (Video Content Authority System) and the various components of the Streamkeeper Suite contribute to a steady income stream by providing essential services that enhance content security across different platforms and devices.Verimatrix plans to leverage its recent funding from the Secondary Buyout of EUR 5.4 million by One Equity Partners in May 2020 to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company is actively working on new cybersecurity solutions aimed at strengthening digital content protection, with anticipated product launches slated for the remainder of 2023. Furthermore, Verimatrix is targeting growth in Asia and North America, seeking to establish a stronger presence in these regions by the end of 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Mar 24, 2011, $7.5M — Crescendo Ventures, JK&B Capital, Mission Ventures, Cipio Partners
- Series C, Sep 25, 2008, $21M — Crescendo Ventures, JK&B Capital, Mission Ventures, Cipio Partners, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, SunAmerica Ventures
- Series B, Feb 26, 2007, $8M — Mission Ventures
- Series B, Jun 9, 2006, $8M — Crescendo Ventures, Mission Ventures, N47
- Series A, Jan 20, 2005, $5.2M — Mission Ventures, N47

## Investors

- Mission Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mission-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- N47 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/n47) — Series A, Series B
- Crescendo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crescendo-ventures) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- JK&B Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jk-b-capital) — Series C, Series D
- Cipio Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cipio-partners) — Series C, Series D
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goldman-sachs-asset-management) — Series C
- SunAmerica Ventures — Series C