Steel Mountain Systems Corp (acquired by Avast)

Steel Mountain Systems Corp, which was acquired by Avast, was founded in 2016 in the United States. The company's mission is to make it seamless for individuals to thwart viruses and other threats from infiltrating their homes. They achieve this by embedding threat detection and prevention capabilities inside the gateway to the network, namely the router. The startup's last investment amounted to $120.00K, secured in a Seed Round investment on 15 January 2018, with StartupYard as the investing party.

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, where cybersecurity is of paramount importance, Steel Mountain Systems Corp's innovative approach to safeguarding homes from malicious attacks holds significant promise. Its acquisition by industry giant Avast underlines the company's potential for disruption and growth in the cybersecurity space.