RealDefense develops consumer and small‑business privacy, cybersecurity and performance optimization software for PC, Mac and mobile, marketed through retail, resellers, licensing partners and affiliates in 33 countries. Its portfolio includes iolo System Mechanic, SUPERAntiSpyware and other brands such as STOPzilla, MyCleanID, MyCleanPC, ioloVPN, GetMyDrivers, WarrantyStar and Support.com. The company protects over 3 million customers and leverages telemetry and AI to offer white‑labeled privacy, security and optimization features via strategic partnerships. RealDefense has an established M&A playbook for up‑selling, cross‑selling and cost‑effective customer support to scale acquired businesses. Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, the company has recently acquired SUPERantispyware and Support.com from Greenidge Generation Holdings and is continuing an acquisition‑led growth strategy. RealDefense is a Pasadena, CA–based software company focused on privacy, cybersecurity, and performance-optimization products for PC, Mac, and mobile devices. Its flagship product is iolo System Mechanic and the company’s portfolio includes iolo, STOPzilla, MyCleanID, MyCleanPC, USTechSupport, iolo SafeSearch, VirusFix, and WarrantyStar. RealDefense sells through a distribution network of 20,000+ retail stores, resellers, licensing partners, and affiliates across 33 countries and serves more than 1 million customers. The company has completed four acquisitions to date, including STOPzilla and iolo technologies, and says it has a repeatable M&A playbook for up‑selling, cross‑selling, and cost‑effective customer support. RealDefense has raised a total of $50 million in four funding transactions to date. Management (Gary Guseinov and Sean Whiteley) intends to use the new financing to accelerate acquisitions and growth.

Total raised

$30M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Oct 2022