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What does Malwarebytes own?

Malwarebytes owns the Malwarebytes brand and product line plus acquired assets including VPN technology and small-business security tools. It does not own separate consumer brands.

Is Malwarebytes publicly traded?

No. Malwarebytes is privately held and not listed on any stock exchange. Vector Capital's $100 million 2022 investment is a minority stake in a private company.

Who founded Malwarebytes?

Marcin Kleczynski founded Malwarebytes in 2008 in Chicago. He built the first version as a teenager to remove malware from his family's computer and has remained CEO throughout.

Where is Malwarebytes headquartered?

Malwarebytes is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley. It was founded in Chicago and relocated its headquarters to California.

Who owns Malwarebytes?

Malwarebytes is owned by founder Marcin Kleczynski and private investors including Vector Capital, which completed a $100 million minority investment in 2022, plus earlier backers such as Highland Capital Partners.

Is Malwarebytes free?

Malwarebytes offers a free scanner for malware detection and removal, but its real-time protection, VPN and full security features require a paid Premium subscription or business license.