Hotspot Shield
Track on RadarAcquired by Aura · 2020 · news
VPN service provider offering encrypted internet connections for privacy
- Total raised
- $347M
- Employees
- —
- Founded
- 2005
- Momentum
- —
Data updated August 2026
About
About Hotspot Shield
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Hotspot Shield is a cybersecurity company specializing in Network Security, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Burlington, United States. It has raised $347M in total funding and was acquired by Aura in 2020.
Hotspot Shield is a virtual private network (VPN) service provider that offers privacy and security solutions for internet users. The company provides VPN software that enables users to encrypt their internet connections and protect their online activities from monitoring by internet service providers and other third parties. The service is available across multiple platforms including Linux, and has accumulated over 650 million users globally. Hotspot Shield offers both free and premium VPN services, allowing users to establish secure connections that mask their IP addresses and encrypt their data traffic. The VPN solution provides users with the ability to access the internet with enhanced privacy protections. The company's VPN technology creates encrypted tunnels between users' devices and the internet, preventing ISPs and other entities from tracking browsing activities, monitoring data transmissions, or accessing sensitive information. This approach addresses privacy concerns related to internet surveillance and data collection practices. Hotspot Shield's service model includes a free tier supported by a trial system, making VPN technology accessible to a broad user base. The platform focuses on delivering internet freedom and privacy protection to individual consumers who want to secure their online presence and maintain anonymity while browsing.
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When was Hotspot Shield founded?▾
Hotspot Shield was founded in 2005.
Where is Hotspot Shield headquartered?▾
Hotspot Shield is headquartered in Burlington, United States.
How much funding has Hotspot Shield raised?▾
Hotspot Shield has raised a total of $347M in total funding.
Is Hotspot Shield public or private?▾
Hotspot Shield is a privately-held company.
What does Hotspot Shield do?▾
Hotspot Shield is a virtual private network (VPN) service provider that offers privacy and security solutions for internet users. The company provides VPN software that enables users to encrypt their internet connections and protect their online activities from monitoring by internet service provide…