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Parallels

Founded 1999 · 309 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Parallels develops digital workplace and remote application solutions that enable organizations to reduce hardware waste and carbon footprints by optimizing existing infrastructure across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The company's products include remote application servers, desktop virtualization, and browser isolation tools designed to support energy-efficient remote work.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Founders & leadership

Parallels was founded in 1999 by Yakov "Jack" Zubarev.

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Yakov "Jack" ZubarevFounder · CEO2016–2019Founder of Parallels and former founder and board member of Acronis, as well as former board member of Acumatica. Zubarev held multiple leadership positions at Parallels including VP Marketing and Alliances, COO, and Service Provider Division President, eventually serving as CEO until the company's sale in 2018.

Investors · 3

Maxfield Capitallisted by Maxfield CapitalMoscow

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Savano Capital Partnerslisted by Savano Capital PartnersBaltimore · $300K – $5M

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Founder mafia

4 people who came through Parallels went on to found or lead other companies.

Glauber CostaSenior EngineeringFounded TursoYakov "Jack" ZubarevFounderFounded AcronisShawkat KabbaraProduct Marketing Manager, Virtualization ProductsFounded PaprAndreas GaugerIndependent board memberFounded Open-Xchange

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Frequently asked questions

What does Parallels do?
Parallels develops digital workplace and remote application solutions that enable organizations to reduce hardware waste and carbon footprints by optimizing existing infrastructure across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The company's products include remote application servers, desktop virtualization, and browser isolation tools designed to support energy-efficient remote work.
Who founded Parallels?
Parallels was founded by Yakov "Jack" Zubarev in 1999.
Who are Parallels's investors?
Parallels's investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Maxfield Capital, Savano Capital Partners.