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GeoTrust

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Online security services company

Mountain View, United StatesFounded 1998Fintech

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2006

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About GeoTrust

GeoTrust is a prominent provider of SSL certificates, specializing in online security solutions for businesses of all sizes. Operating in the cybersecurity market, GeoTrust serves a diverse range of clients, from individual website owners to large enterprises, ensuring secure online transactions and data protection. The company offers a variety of SSL certificates, including EV SSL, Wildcard SSL, and UC SAN certificates, which help encrypt data and authenticate the identity of websites. GeoTrust also provides code signing certificates to assure the integrity of software applications. The business model revolves around selling these digital certificates, either individually or in bulk, and offering subscription-based services for certificate management through the DigiCert platform. This platform allows clients to manage their certificates efficiently, ensuring continuous security and compliance. GeoTrust generates revenue primarily through the sale of SSL certificates and related services, leveraging its reputation as a trusted Certificate Authority.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 1998
Headquarters: Mountain View, United States
Employees: 32
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 77.0/100
Industry: Fintech
Sector: Fintech, Authentification
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Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	May 2006	$125M	$125M	VeriSign	—
SERIES E✓Equity / VC	Jan 2004	$3.9M	$15M	St. Paul Venture Capital · Prism Venture Management	↗

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GeoTrust website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for GeoTrust is 64K monthly website visits, up 113.3% over the last three months. GeoTrust's team grew 14.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits64K 3-month web change+113.3% 1-year team growth+14.3%

Monthly website visitsFeb 2016–Jul 2026

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