AnchorFree

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

General Information
Company Name
AnchorFree
Founded Year
2005
Location (Offices)
Redwood City, United States +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
51
Industries
Internet, Mobile, Privacy and Security
Funding Stage
Private Equity
Social Media

AnchorFree - Company Profile

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.

Taxonomy: online privacy, internet security, privacy platform, secure access, user privacy, freedom and privacy, data protection, secure internet access, privacy company, innovative security, internet accessibility, online freedom, user base growth, internet privacy, entrepreneurship

Funding Rounds & Investors of AnchorFree (4)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Private Equity Round $295.00M 5 05 Sep 2018
Series C $52.00M 3 Subrah Iyar, Douglas Maine 21 May 2012
Series B $4.80M 2 Esther Dyson 01 Jan 2008
Series A $6.00M - 01 Jan 2006

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