В BitDefender пришли инвестиции

[Сергей Ильин 1538]

BitDefender announced today it has received $7 million in capital that will be used to support efforts to advance the company’s position as a worldwide leader in antivirus and data security market.

Источник - BitDefender

A global provider of award-winning antivirus software and data security solutions, BitDefender will earmark the funds to support its continued expansion in regions worldwide.

The investment group is comprised of Romanian and American private investors with substantial investment experience in the region and in the IT sector. The group of senior investment professionals includes managers of two private equity funds (Romanian-American Enterprise Fund (RAEF) and the Balkan Accession Fund (BAF)), with more than ?200 million under management for the region. The group has a proven track record of successful transactions as well as “buy-and-build” strategies in financial services, manufacturing, retail and others, including investments in Banca Romaneasca, Banca Agricola, Motoractive, DomeniaCredit, Estima Finance, Certinvest, JetFinance, Domo and others.

In addition to financial resources, the investors will work with BitDefender to attract additional capital, leading to a potential public offering in Romania or elsewhere in the EU and the US that would significantly contribute to the growth and success of the company on the global market.

The new investment, valuing BitDefender at a market capitalization in excess of $100 million, will be used for global marketing and sales support, as well as increased research and development.

Founded in 2001, BitDefender has provided one of the industry’s fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified security software products, setting new standards for proactive threat prevention. Distributed through its global network of partners, BitDefender’s technology protects over 41 million home and corporate users in more than 180 countries, and in some of the world’s largest corporations. BitDefender’s focus on security threats emerging from today’s ubiquitous online presence has positioned the company as a leader in addressing the future of IT security.

“As seasoned investors, putting our own money on the line, we are impressed by BitDefender’s passion to help their customers interact confidently and securely in a digital world through continuous innovations that provide the future of security now,” said Horia Manda, Managing Partner RAEF and BAF. “BitDefender products and technology, with a proven track record of success, are ideally situated for increased penetration into an evolving worldwide IT security market, and we look forward to supporting expansion of the company.”

“We see an opportunity to advance BitDefender’s position as a leader in the new world of IT security, and we are excited about the support this additional funding will provide as we move forward,” said Florin Talpes, BitDefender CEO. “This significant funding from savvy investors will allow BitDefender to expand more rapidly in global markets, bringing our proactive protection for today’s online lifestyle to more people, more quickly.”

[Иван 290]

ну что сказать...7 лямов это все же довольно скромно.

дальнейшие планы намного интересней: In addition to financial resources, the investors will work with BitDefender to attract additional capital, leading to a potential public offering in Romania or elsewhere in the EU and the US

[TANUKI 240]

7 лямов мало? Когда Мазила уходила от предыдущего хозяина на волю ей на дорожку дали всего 2 ляма

При умелом использовании - более чем достаточно

[Иван 290]

TANUKI тогда вопрос - как вы оцениваете оборот бита в 2007 году?

[Сергей Ильин 1538]

как вы оцениваете оборот бита в 2007 году?

В том то и дело, что при капитализации в $100М их ежегодный доход должен быть на уровне $20-30М, если грубо оценивать. Другими словами большими продажами похвастаться они никак не могут. Видимо кроме Франции их позиции в других странах не так сильны.

[Иван 290]

вынужден вас Сергей немного поправить, 30М у них было в далеком 2005м, врядли они совсем не выросли с тех пор.

[TANUKI 240]

TANUKI тогда вопрос - как вы оцениваете оборот бита в 2007 году?

Оценить сложно - не спец. Но в народе антивир популярен, правда, тяжеловато его приобрести в СНГ... Если бы из этих двух лямов вложить немного в раскрутку и продвижение на снг-овский рынок, то позиции значительно бы выросли.

[SAlex 0]

Если честно мне не кажется что биту светит что то серьезное в СНГ. Популярность можно оценивать по разному...количество проданных лицензий и количественный спрос на кряки например. Создается впечатление что у домашних пользователей кавнодвеб и все. Остальных лишь незначительное количество.

[Lex 25]

Да ну, это очень мало... Сравните - http://www.grisoft.com/doc/812/us/crp/6/ndi/314