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Utimaco Safeware

Cybersecurity·Germany·Exited 2008·Held 5yr
Entry
2003
Hold
5yr
Exit
2008

Who owns Utimaco Safeware?

Utimaco Safeware is a German Cybersecurity company, now owned by Sophos, which acquired it in 2008 from CornerstoneCapital.

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CornerstoneCapital
Investor
CornerstoneCapital
CornerstoneCapital I · 2001 · Evergreen

Key facts

HQGermany
SectorCybersecurity
StatusAcquired
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
Sophos
Exit Year
2008

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Questions

Who owns Utimaco Safeware?

Utimaco Safeware is now owned by Sophos, which acquired it in 2008 from CornerstoneCapital.

When did Sophos acquire Utimaco Safeware?

Sophos acquired Utimaco Safeware in 2008, buying from CornerstoneCapital.

Who did Utimaco Safeware sell to?

CornerstoneCapital sold Utimaco Safeware to Sophos in 2008 (Trade Sale).

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