Award Recognizes 100 Private Companies in North America That
Drive the Technology Industry's Future
BOULDER, Colo., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot Software, Inc., the leading
provider of anti-spyware software and other security technologies for consumer
and enterprise markets, today announced that it has been named one of the Red
Herring 100 Private Companies of North America.
"Five years after the dot-com bubble burst, innovation and
entrepreneurship are thriving. The companies on this list are proof," said
Red Herring editor-in-chief Joel Dreyfuss.
"Webroot has experienced an exciting year and we are extremely pleased to
be included on such a distinguished list of companies," said David Moll,
Webroot CEO. "Since our anti-spyware software, Spy Sweeper, was first
introduced we have been committed to providing effective and easy-to-use
software that protects consumers and businesses from spyware. While we view
this honor as a testament to our hard work, we also see it as a challenge to
continue producing award-winning software that protects all users from the
most malicious online threats."
Red Herring's lists of private companies are an important part of the
magazine's tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies
and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google and eBay were spotted in their early
days by Red Herring editors as those that would change the way we live and
work.
Red Herring's editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 900 private
companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective
criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and
dedication to research and development. Red Herring 100 companies will be
presenting their business model and strategy at the Red Herring Spring
conference. Red Herring Spring will take place May 17-19 at the Monterey
Plaza Hotel in Monterey, California.
A three-time recipient of PC Magazine's Editors' Choice Award, Webroot Spy
Sweeper has an installed base of more than five million users and is powered
by Phileas, Webroot's automated spyware research system designed specifically
to root out and identify spyware anywhere on the web. Webroot has also
received great acclaim for its corporate anti-spyware counterpart, Webroot Spy
Sweeper Enterprise, which enables administrators to centrally manage security
threats across enterprises of any size and has sold more than one million
licenses of its solution since its launch in June 2004.
Last week Webroot released the anti-spyware industry's first comprehensive
report on spyware, The State of Spyware Report, an in-depth review and
analysis of the impact of spyware, adware and unwanted software on consumers
and enterprises. A copy of the report is available at
http://www.webroot.com/stateofspyware.
ABOUT RED HERRING SPRING
Red Herring Spring is an invitation-only event for CEOs, select senior
executives, and Venture Capitalists. Themed 'The Dynamics of Disruptions',
Red Herring Spring 2005 will bring together executives from mostly private
companies. These executives will be joined by senior executives from public
companies and Venture Capitalists. Please contact Sean Raman at 650.428.2900
or email sraman@redherring.com if you would like to request an invitation to
Red Herring Spring.
ABOUT RED HERRING
Red Herring is the weekly magazine technology entrepreneurs, investors and
industry observers read to stay ahead of the curve and to be better informed
about the global marketplace. Red Herring covers technology, innovation,
financial strategies, important personalities and trends that are transforming
the world of business with unique insight, opinion and forward-looking
analysis. Readers turn to Red Herring for knowledge to make strategic
decisions, build companies and create a competitive advantage for their
businesses. Red Herring articles, blogs, research and event information can
be found online at http://www.redherring.com.
ABOUT WEBROOT
Webroot Software, a privately held company based in Boulder, Colorado,
creates innovative privacy, protection and performance products and services
for millions of users around the world, ranging from enterprises, Internet
service providers, government agencies and higher education institutions, to
small businesses and individuals. The company provides easy-to-use
anti-spyware software that guides and empowers computer users as they surf the
Web, protecting sensitive information and returning control over computing
environments. Webroot's software consistently receives top ratings and
recommendations by respected third-party media and product reviewers. The
company is backed by some of the industry's leading venture capital firms,
including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield.
In addition to selling these products online at http://www.webroot.com, Webroot
products are found on the shelves of leading retailers around the world,
including: Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Fry's, MicroCenter, Office Depot,
Staples, Target and Wal-Mart. Webroot products are also available as either
branded solutions or on an OEM basis. To find out more about Webroot, visit
http://www.webroot.com or call 1-800-772-9383.
SOURCE Webroot Software, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.webroot.com
CONTACT:
Kate Roberts of Webroot Software, Inc.,
+1-303-442-3813, ext. 153, kroberts@webroot.com; or Ashley Cox of
104 Degrees West Partners, +1-303-522-0783,
ashley.cox@104degreeswest.com, for Webroot Software, Inc.
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