BlackBerry
BlackBerry Limited: Global provider of AI-driven cybersecurity, data privacy solutions, and IoT enterprise software.
Founded
1984BlackBerry Limited: Global provider of AI-driven cybersecurity, data privacy solutions, and IoT enterprise software.
Founded in 1984 as Research In Motion Limited and rebranded to BlackBerry Limited in 2013, BlackBerry is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The company's core mission is to provide intelligent security software solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy. BlackBerry offers a range of products and services including endpoint security and management, encryption, and embedded systems, primarily serving government and enterprise sectors worldwide.
Notable affiliated individuals include its co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin. Key investors have included Fairfax Financial Holdings. BlackBerry's significant achievements include pioneering smartphone technology before pivoting to software solutions. The company has made a substantial impact on the cybersecurity landscape, providing robust security measures for critical infrastructure and enterprise environments globally.
Companies similar to BlackBerry include Trustlook, Gen Digital, Rubica and BlackCloak.
BlackBerry was founded in 1984.
BlackBerry's headquarters is located in Waterloo, Ontario, CA.
BlackBerry's most recent funding round was for $175M (USD) in January 2024.
As of Jan 24, 2024, BlackBerry has disclosed funding of $1.3B (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.
BlackBerry has 3,225 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.
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