Security News > 2020 > March > Hellman & Friedman acquires Checkmarx to bolster growth

Checkmarx, the global leader in software security solutions for DevOps, announced that Hellman & Friedman has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Company from Insight Partners, which will continue to own a substantial minority interest.

The acquisition will bolster the company's already outstanding growth at a time when software security has never been more critical for modern enterprises building out their software solutions.

"More than 40 of the Fortune 100 have turned to Checkmarx to mitigate risk, secure code, and embed security into every aspect of their software development. We are thrilled to partner with H&F in our journey that takes our 'software equals security' vision to the next level."

"We are thrilled to be joining forces with Emmanuel, Maty, and the entire Checkmarx team," said Hellman & Friedman Partner, Tarim Wasim.

"As cybersecurity threats continue to intensify, we strongly believe that embedding security early in the software development lifecycle is critical. Only one company - Checkmarx - has the breadth of products, developer-centric DNA, and culture of relentless innovation to serve the entire software security market. We look forward to building on Checkmarx's tremendous success to date and supporting the company's rapid growth in the years ahead.".

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