Mobile security acquisitions and funding
18 acquisitions of mobile security companies since 2020 and 30 funding rounds since 2022 on record. The most active buyer is Jamf (2). See the mobile security companies in the directory.
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Deals
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| Date | Deal | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | AddSecure acquired Clifford GroupMulti-brand telematics company offering mobile security and connected mobility solutions | Undisclosed | Report on AddSecure buying Clifford Group, September 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2023 | Malwarebytes acquired Cyrus SecurityConsumer cybersecurity and privacy products, strengthening mobile privacy solutions | Undisclosed | Report on Malwarebytes buying Cyrus Security, August 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| July 2023 | Jamf acquired DataJARBusiness giving gadget oversight, advice and protection for Apple devices | Undisclosed | Report on Jamf buying DataJAR, July 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2023 | F-Secure acquired LookoutConsumer mobile security products and services | Undisclosed | Report on F-Secure buying Lookout, April 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2023 | DMI acquired Simplex MobilityProvides asset and expense management software for mobile ecosystems | Undisclosed | Report on DMI buying Simplex Mobility, January 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
Acquisitions come from SecurityWeek's monthly M&A round-ups from 2021 onwards, from Cybersecurity Ventures' quarterly M&A reports for 2020, and a few from Wikipedia lists. Funding rounds from 2022 onwards come from Return on Security's weekly Security, Funded newsletter. These are dated to the month. A few deals added from the news are dated to the day. Smaller deals may be missing. Each Report link goes to the announcement or story the source cites, and the via link to the round-up or newsletter issue. Amounts are in US dollars. The category is what the bought or funded company sells.