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Is WatchGuard PE-backed?

Yes. WatchGuard is owned by private equity investor Vector Capital.

Was WatchGuard formerly PE-backed?

Yes. WatchGuard was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Where is WatchGuard headquartered?

WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

What sector is WatchGuard in?

WatchGuard is an information technology company.

When was WatchGuard founded?

WatchGuard was founded in 1996.

WatchGuard

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

255 South King Street Suite 1100,
Seattle, Washington 98104
United States,
(800) 734-9905
www.watchguard.com

WatchGuard provides network security. The company’s Firebox X family of upgradeable appliances delivers the performance, functionality and security strength to meet the needs of small and medium sized organizations. All WatchGuard products include a LiveSecurity Service subscription for vulnerability alerts, software updates, expert security instruction, as well as individualized and self-help customer care. WatchGuard was founded in 1996 and is based in Seattle, Washington.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

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Buy (0.0/yr) # 6 - - - - - 6
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
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Company Summary

SECTOR

Information Technology

Established

1996


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