Backed by world-class investors and supported by industry leaders. Bluecoat builds high-performance blockchain solutions for digital rights and royalties management.
Backed by world-class investors and supported by industry leaders. Bluecoat builds high-performance blockchain solutions for digital rights and royalties management.
Sector: Enterprise web and network security
Founded: 1996
Notable outcome: Acquired by Symantec in 2016 for $4.65B
Private equity buyout: Taken private by Thoma Bravo–led group (~$1.3B) in 2011
Product focus: Security, policy enforcement, network performance
Enterprise cybersecurity and network policy enforcement
1996
Cybersecurity
1300000000.00 USD
Taken private in buyout; Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan participated
4650000000.00 USD
Acquired by Symantec
“Private equity interest from Thoma Bravo and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan; later ownership involvement by Bain Capital”