RealDefense Acquires STOPzilla
October 12, 2021
RealDefense, a security software holding company, has acquired STOPzilla, a consumer anti-malware and privacy product founded in 2001 with over two million active customers. Corbel Capital Partners partnered on the transaction to provide financing support; terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- RealDefense Holding Company, Corbel Capital Partners
- Targets
- STOPzilla
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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