Wednesday 13 October 2021

US-based holding company RealDefense, a developer of security, privacy and optimization software and services for consumers and small businesses, has acquired antivirus, antimalware and optimization software provider STOPzilla for an undisclosed amount, the company said.

This is RealDefense's fourth acquisition in the security sector. STOPzilla was founded in 2001 and has achieved over 2m active customers.

RealDefense actively manages operations at its portfolio companies, providing them with marketing and development support.

In its most recent four acquisitions, RealDefense has achieved average revenue gains of 25% within the first 30 days.

Other brands in the RealDefense portfolio include: IOLO, MyCleanID, MyCleanPC, USTechSupport, CyberDefender, VirusFix, and warrantyStar.

Corbel Capital Partners partnered with RealDefense to assist with the acquisition of STOPzilla and the other companies. Corbel is a USD 500m structured debt firm based in Los Angeles.

RealDefense develops and markets security, privacy and optimization software/services for consumers and small businesses.