Virtru
Washington, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 271 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors
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Virtru provides a data security platform that applies encryption and attribute-based access controls to sensitive data shared via email, files, and SaaS apps, letting organizations set granular access policies while retaining control of their encryption keys. It serves small businesses, enterprises, and government/public sector organizations with compliance needs such as CMMC, ITAR, and CJIS.
Founders & leadership
Virtru was founded in 2011 by John Ackerly and Will Ackerly.
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John AckerlyinCo-founderCo-founder and CEO of Virtru, which provides a data security platform that applies encryption and attribute-based access controls to sensitive data shared across email, files, and SaaS applications.
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Will AckerlyinCo-founder
Board
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Scott PetryBoard director
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Wayne JacksonBoard director
Investors · 11
Bessemer Venture Partners✓ verifiedRedwood City · $5M – $100Mvia David Cowan · led
ICONIQ Capital✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $5M – $100M
ICONIQ Growth✓ verifiedSan Francisco
Blue Delta CapitalMcLean · $15M – $50M
ICONIQSan Francisco
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40M
Perot JainDallas · $500K
Teamworthy VenturesNew York
Tiger Global ManagementreportedNew York · $1M – $100M
Also in the syndicate · 2
Foundry CapitalleadMC2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$32.9M disclosed across 2 of 6 rounds · 2013–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeries DJul 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
- Undisclosed amountfinancing roundJan 2022
Foundry Capital (lead), Iconiq Growth (lead), Bessemer Venture Partners, MC2, New Enterprise Associates, Tiger Global
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▶$28.6MraisedAug 2016 · 41 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$28.6MraisedAug 2016 · 41 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Scott PetryDirector
- William R. AckerlyExecutive Officer, Director
- John M. AckerlyExecutive Officer, Director
- Wayne JacksonDirector
- David CowanDirector
- Offering amount
- $30.7M
- Amount sold
- $28.6M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $1.2M
- First sale
- Aug 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.3MraisedApr 2014 · 22 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4.3MraisedApr 2014 · 22 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- William R. AckerlyExecutive Officer, Director
- John M. AckerlyExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $20M
- Amount sold
- $4.3M
- First sale
- May 2013
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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In the news
Encryption service Virtru, built by ex-NSA engineer, raises $29Mtechcrunch.com · Aug 2016Frequently asked questions
- What does Virtru do?
- Virtru provides a data security platform that applies encryption and attribute-based access controls to sensitive data shared via email, files, and SaaS apps, letting organizations set granular access policies while retaining control of their encryption keys. It serves small businesses, enterprises, and government/public sector organizations with compliance needs such as CMMC, ITAR, and CJIS.
- Who founded Virtru?
- Virtru was founded by John Ackerly, Will Ackerly in 2011.
- Who are Virtru's investors?
- Virtru's investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, ICONIQ Capital, ICONIQ Growth, Blue Delta Capital, ICONIQ, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Perot Jain, Teamworthy Ventures and 1 more.
- How much funding has Virtru raised?
- Virtru has disclosed $32.9M raised across 2 of its 6 known rounds.
- Where is Virtru headquartered?
- Virtru is headquartered in Washington, US.