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PKWARE
PKWARE is based in Milwaukee and was founded in 1986; the profile covers headquarters, registration, AUM band and key contacts for private-markets fundraising.
Overview
PKWARE, Inc. is a US-based company founded in 1986 in Milwaukee. It offers encryption solutions. PKWARE has not received external funding.
General information
Year founded
1986
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Milwaukee
Corporate office
Milwaukee, WI, United States
Principals
Jim Johnson
CEO
Robert Robayna
Chief Product Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns PKWARE?
PKWARE is privately held, acquired by Marlin Equity Partners in 2018 from Roper Technologies (per Secondaries Investor, 2018). The firm operates as a standalone entity within Marlin's portfolio. It does not disclose a family office as a controlling owner.
What is PKWARE's core product?
PKWARE's flagship product is SecureZIP, a file compression and encryption tool that supports the ZIP standard. It also offers Smartcrypt for enterprise-wide encryption and PKWARE Server for mainframe data protection. These products are used primarily for compliance-related data security in regulated industries.
Does PKWARE invest in other companies?
No. PKWARE is a software company, not an investment vehicle. It does not disclose allocation to external managers or direct investments. Its capital is deployed internally for product development and operations.
What industries does PKWARE serve?
PKWARE's customers are concentrated in financial services, healthcare, government, and insurance — sectors with strict data-privacy regulations. The company claims over 10,000+ customers globally (per its website), including major banks and government agencies.
How does PKWARE differ from other encryption vendors?
PKWARE owns the original ZIP compression intellectual property, which gives it a unique installed base in legacy systems, particularly on mainframes. This provides a recurring revenue stream from support contracts that competitors like IBM or Vera cannot reproduce.
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