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KeepSafe

United States, US · Founded 2012 · 20 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Keepsafe provides privacy and security apps with AES-256 encryption to protect personal content on user devices. The service enables individuals to set boundaries, organize their private files, and control what they share.

Founders & leadership

KeepSafe was founded in 2012 by Philipp Berner and Zouhair Belkoura.

PBPhilipp Berner
Philipp BernerinCo-Founder and CTO2012–2024Philipp Berner co-founded Keepsafe, a consumer privacy app that reached over 100 million installs, where he served as CTO and head of product. He holds a degree in computer science and is now CEO and co-founder of Closer, a communications platform for remote work.
ZBZouhair Belkoura
Zouhair BelkourainFounder, CEOZouhair Belkoura is the Executive Officer and Director of KeepSafe, which builds privacy and security applications that encrypt and organize personal content on mobile devices. He founded the company to address the difficulty users face in controlling access to their digital files and media.

Board

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Michael Maples, Jr.Board director
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Masanari AraiBoard director
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Nuno Goncalves PedroBoard director
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Richard SimoniBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2013

$3.5MraisedMar 2014 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael Maples, Jr.Director
  • Masanari AraiDirector
  • Philipp BernerDirector
  • Zouhair BelkouraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nuno Goncalves PedroDirector
  • Richard SimoniDirector
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Jun 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does KeepSafe do?
Keepsafe provides privacy and security apps with AES-256 encryption to protect personal content on user devices. The service enables individuals to set boundaries, organize their private files, and control what they share.
Who founded KeepSafe?
KeepSafe was founded by Philipp Berner, Zouhair Belkoura in 2012.
Who are KeepSafe's investors?
KeepSafe's investors include Asset Management Company, Chamaeleon, Floodgate.
How much funding has KeepSafe raised?
KeepSafe has disclosed $3.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is KeepSafe headquartered?
KeepSafe is headquartered in United States, US.