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Avira

TMT·Germany·Exited 2021·Held 1yr
Entry
2020
Hold
1yr
Exit
2021

Who owns Avira?

Avira is a German TMT company, now owned by NortonLifeLock, which acquired it in 2021 from Investcorp.

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Investcorp
Investor
Investcorp
Technology Partners IV (ITP IV) · 2017 · Buyout

Key facts

HQGermany
SectorTMT
Websitewww.avira.com
Key takeaways
  • ·Fully exited in 2021 to NortonLifeLock (Gen Digital).
  • ·Best return: 2.0x MOIC by Investcorp (2021 exit).
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
NortonLifeLock (Gen Digital)
MOIC
2.0x
Exit Year
2021

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Questions

Who owns Avira?

Avira is now owned by NortonLifeLock, which acquired it in 2021 from Investcorp.

When did NortonLifeLock acquire Avira?

NortonLifeLock acquired Avira in 2021, buying from Investcorp.

Who did Avira sell to?

Investcorp sold Avira to NortonLifeLock in 2021 (Trade Sale), 2.0x return.

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