# Virtru Corporation

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Washington, US
- Website: www.virtru.com
- Total disclosed funding: $151M
- Latest round: Series D (Jul 11, 2025)
- Investors on record: 14

## About

Established in 2012 and based in Washington, US, Virtru Corporation operates as a data security platform and focuses on data security solutions. Co-founded by John Ackerly and Will Ackerly, In July 2025, Virtru Corporation raised USD 50 million in series D funding led by returning investor ICONIQ Capital, with participation from other returning investors Bessemer Venture Partners and Foundry Capital. New investor The Chertoff Group also participated in the round. Virtru specializes in data encryption solutions for email and file sharing, focusing on secure collaboration and data protection across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, government, and education. The core offerings of the Virtru Data Security Platform enable organizations to maintain persistent control over the sensitive information shared through emails, files, and SaaS applications. Key features include powerful encryption capabilities, attribute-based access controls (ABAC), and customizable data sovereignty options, ensuring compliance with strict regulations such as CMMC, ITAR, and GDPR. These products are designed for a diverse clientele, including major financial institutions, federal government agencies, large enterprises, and small businesses. Virtru's solutions are primarily marketed to customers in North America, Europe, and Asia, effectively addressing the data security needs of a global user base.Virtru operates on a subscription-based revenue model, providing clients with tiered service plans tailored to the varying demands of different sectors. Clients typically engage with Virtru for annual or multi-year subscriptions, which grant access to the full suite of data protection services, including email encryption for platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft Outlook, as well as file sharing solutions. The company’s offerings are particularly attractive to organizations with stringent compliance requirements, allowing them to efficiently manage sensitive data without compromising workflow or user experience. Revenue is generated from both enterprise clients and small businesses, with significant customer success stories illustrating cost savings and operational efficiencies achieved through Virtru’s solutions. In July 2025, Virtru Corporation raised USD 50 million in series D funding led by returning investor ICONIQ Capital, with participation from other returning investors Bessemer Venture Partners and Foundry Capital. New investor The Chertoff Group also participated in the round. The company plans use the July 2025 funding to accelerate its analytics workflows and solutions for defense and critical infrastructure clients.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Jul 11, 2025, $50M — Bessemer Venture Partners, ICONIQ Capital, The Chertoff Group, Foundry Capital
- Series C, Nov 17, 2021, $35M — New Enterprise Associates, Bessemer Venture Partners, Tiger Global Management, MC2, ICONIQ Capital, Foundry Capital
- Series B, May 31, 2018, $38M — New Enterprise Associates, Soros Fund Management, Bessemer Venture Partners, ICONIQ Capital, Blue Delta Capital Partners, Samsung NEXT Ventures
- Series A, Aug 5, 2016, $29M — New Enterprise Associates, Soros Fund Management, Bessemer Venture Partners, Blue Delta Capital Partners, Quadrant Capital Advisors, Teamworthy Group, Samsung NEXT Ventures, Thyra Global Management, Portage Partners
- Seed, Oct 1, 2013 — Thyra Global Management

## Investors

- Thyra Global Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/thyra-global-management) — Seed, Series A
- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Soros Fund Management — Series A, Series B
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Blue Delta Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blue-delta-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Quadrant Capital Advisors — Series A
- Teamworthy Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/teamworthy-group) — Series A
- Samsung NEXT Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samsung-next-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Portage Partners — Series A
- ICONIQ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/iconiq-capital) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Tiger Global Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tiger-global-management) — Series C
- MC2 — Series C
- Foundry Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundry-capital) — Series C, Series D
- The Chertoff Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-chertoff-group) — Series D