Acronis
Founded: 2003
Founder: Serguei Beloussov
Headquarters: 9 Rheinweg, Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, 8200, Switzerland
Phone: +65 62220700
Number of employees: 1,500
Website: www.acronis.com
Overview
Acronis, a global cyber protection leader, was founded in 2003 to provide comprehensive data safety, privacy, and accessibility solutions for various devices and platforms. Catering to individual users, small businesses, and large enterprises, Acronis has established a strong presence in the competitive cybersecurity landscape.
Serguei Beloussov, the company’s founder, boasts a successful background in entrepreneurship, computer science, and engineering. His vision to create advanced cyber protection technologies inspired the establishment of Acronis, which has since grown exponentially.
Over the years, Acronis has attracted significant investments through multiple funding rounds. In 2004, a Series A round led by Insight Venture Partners raised $11 million, which fueled the development of the pioneering disk imaging and backup software, Acronis True Image. The product’s success prompted a Series B round in 2007, also led by Insight Venture Partners, raising an additional $10 million for research, development, and global expansion.
More recently, Acronis secured $147 million in a 2019 funding round led by Goldman Sachs, valuing the company at over $1 billion. This investment accelerated the development of cyber protection solutions, expanded Acronis’ global footprint, and facilitated strategic partnerships and acquisitions. In 2021, a Series E round led by CVC Capital Partners raised $250 million, which was earmarked for acquisitions, product development, and market expansion.
Acronis has strategically acquired several companies to strengthen its product lineup and market presence. In 2014, it acquired nScaled, a disaster recovery-as-a-service (DRaaS) solutions provider, integrating DRaaS capabilities into its platform. In 2017, Acronis purchased DeviceLock, an endpoint device control and data leak prevention software provider, expanding its endpoint protection capabilities.
The acquisition of 5nine Software in 2019 allowed Acronis to integrate virtualization management and security solutions for Microsoft’s Hyper-V platform, enhancing its cyber protection capabilities. In 2020, Acronis further strengthened its security services by acquiring CyberLynx, an Israeli cybersecurity consultancy specializing in penetration testing, security audits, and risk management.
Today, Acronis offers a wide range of products and services, including its flagship Acronis Cyber Protect, designed to protect data, applications, and systems across various environments.
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Employees
Patrick Pulvermueller – Chief Executive Officer
Michael Callahan – Chief Marketing Officer
Kirill Tatarinov – Executive Vice Chairman
Juri Tsibrovski – Chief Knowledge Officer & Co-founder
Oleg Melnikov – CTO
Katya Ivanova – Chief Sales Officer
Shachar Rabbe – CFO
Dan Meyers – Chief Human Resources Officer
Patrick Hurley – Vice President & General Manager, Americas
Polina Kazakova – VP Corporate Marketing
Oleg Shaikhatarov – SVP of Engineering and Product Excellence
Katya Turtseva – VP of Communications and Events
Justin Jilg – Vice President of Alliances
Ivan Lukovnikov – Senior Vice President. Cyber Systems and Research
Michael Reichlen – Vice President, FP&A
Hannes (Vierke) Migga-Vierke – VP of Global Marketing Operations and Demand Center
Yury Averkiev – Vice President of Product Management
Pasha Ershow – SVP APJ & MEA Sales and Global Channel
Dan Havens – Chief Growth Officer
Cassie Wagner – Global Talent Acquisition Manager
Elena Simkina – Digital Marketing Director
Ryan Davis – Director of Sales