The Riverside Company Acquires Controlling Stake in Cryptomathic
June 24, 2021
The Riverside Company has acquired a controlling stake in Cryptomathic, a Danish provider of cryptography-based cybersecurity solutions, partnering with the founder and management team who retain a minority interest. Debt and equity co-investment was provided by Arcmont and Riverside’s institutional limited partners; Riverside intends to invest in international growth, product development, sales & marketing and evaluate add-on opportunities.
- Buyers
- The Riverside Company, Arcmont, Riverside's institutional LPs
- Targets
- Cryptomathic
- Sellers
- Cryptomathic founders/owners
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Denmark
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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