The Escrow Company (formerly Escrow London)

What The Escrow Company (formerly Escrow London) does

The Escrow Company, formerly Escrow London and founded in 1999, is a global software and SaaS escrow services provider headquartered in London with operating entities in Atlanta and Sydney. Its core function is to act as a neutral third party that holds source code, build materials, cloud configurations, AI model assets, and access credentials on behalf of software vendors and their end customers, releasing them to beneficiaries upon defined trigger events such as vendor insolvency or failure to support the product. The product portfolio spans traditional Software Escrow (single and multi-beneficiary), tiered SaaS Continuity solutions (SaaS Access Continuity, SaaS Recovery, and Managed SaaS Continuity) with cloud-specific variants for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and an emerging line of technical assessment services including Static Code Analysis (SAST), Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM), Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), and Open Source Due Diligence audits. The platform's notable technical components are automated deposit pipelines that pull source code directly from Git repositories (GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Azure DevOps, AWS CodeCommit), replicated standby cloud environments deployed within dedicated AWS accounts for verified continuity, and vendor financial monitoring that issues pre-emptive alerts to beneficiaries.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining an enterprise direct sales motion with dedicated account teams in Atlanta, London, and Sydney, a self-service Express Escrow product (starting at $995/year) targeting the long tail of smaller vendors, and verified listings on the AWS Marketplace and Microsoft Azure Marketplace that allow cloud customers to procure escrow services through existing cloud procurement channels. Pricing is transparent and published in tiers, with annual subscriptions ranging from $995 (Express) through $3,295 (Software Escrow) to $5,995 (SaaS Access Continuity), while higher-touch SaaS Recovery and Managed SaaS Continuity contracts are priced on application as multi-year agreements. Customer segments include software vendors (depositors) seeking to de-risk customer relationships, enterprise software end users (beneficiaries) needing assurance of business continuity, and regulated buyers in financial services, government, and insurance for whom escrow is increasingly a compliance requirement under regimes such as DORA, APRA CPS 230, and the UK G-Cloud framework. Revenue model is predominantly annual recurring subscription revenue with setup fees and optional add-on services (verification, CBOM, SBOM, SAST).

The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company or external institutional investors beyond a single 2020 funding round of $5,000,000, and holds ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27017 certifications alongside G-Cloud 13 approved vendor status in the UK. Named customers include AIG, Kroger, BP, SAP, Fidelity, Pfizer, Fujitsu, Investec, TJX, Zurich, the UK Department for Education, Synergex, DroneUp, and Cache, with the firm claiming a customer base in the thousands.

Name

The Escrow Company (formerly Escrow London)

Legal name

Escrow London Limited

Website

https://escrowcompany.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Escrow Company is a global software and SaaS escrow services provider that holds source code, cloud configurations, and AI assets as a neutral third party, releasing them to beneficiaries upon vendor failure. It serves software vendors, enterprise end users, and regulated buyers across the US, UK, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Software Escrow Services

NAICS

Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (52592), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Escrow, Trust & Legal Settlement Disbursements (FSAMAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Escrow & Fiduciary Escrow Services (FSAAANAH), Escrow, Trustee & Agency Services (Custody-Adjacent) (FSAFAHAG), Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

Keywords

• Software escrow services
• SaaS escrow solutions
• Source code escrow
• Business continuity services
• Cloud escrow platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Software Escrow Annual Subscriptions: Annual subscription-based pricing for software escrow services. Services range from basic software escrow ($3,295/year) to SaaS Access Continuity ($5,995/year) to Managed SaaS Continuity (POA). Revenue is recurring annually with setup fees and optional add-on services.
2. Express Self-Service Plans: Low-cost self-service software escrow plans starting at $995/year for rapid setup with straightforward requirements. Targets smaller vendors with simpler needs.
3. Verification and Testing Services: Additional services including file integrity tests, build verification, access environment testing, and replica environment deployments provided as add-ons or included in premium tiers.
4. CBOM/SBOM Assessment Services: Cryptographic Bill of Materials and Software Bill of Materials assessments provided as standalone services for third-party software platforms, internally developed applications, and M&A technical due diligence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Escrow Company provides software and SaaS escrow services that protect software vendors and their customers against vendor failure through secure deposit and release of source code, deployment materials, cloud configurations, AI models, and access credentials. Its core offerings include Software Escrow (source code escrow with single and multi-beneficiary agreements) and SaaS and AI Escrow (business continuity solutions with replicated cloud environments), supported by verification, testing, and audit services such as Static Code Analysis (SAST), CBOM, and SBOM.

Product overview

The Escrow Company operates as a global software and SaaS escrow platform offering a comprehensive suite of continuity solutions. The core offerings are Software Escrow (source code escrow with single and multi-beneficiary options) and SaaS and AI Escrow (business continuity for cloud-hosted applications). These are supported by specialized cloud-specific escrow products for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, plus tiered SaaS continuity solutions ranging from Access Continuity to full Managed SaaS Continuity. The product portfolio includes verification services (File Integrity Tests, Build Verification, SAST), audit services (Open Source Due Diligence, CBOM, SBOM), and Express Escrow for rapid self-service deployment. The platform differentiates through automated deposit integrations with major code repositories (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, AWS CodeCommit) and certifications including ISO 27001 and ISO 27017. Data residency options span US, Canada, UK, EU, and Australia. The company serves organizations globally through offices in Atlanta, London, and Sydney.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Software Escrow (Source Code Escrow) Secure deposit and release mechanism where source code, documentation, and build materials are held by a neutral third party and released to beneficiaries upon specified trigger events such as vendor insolvency or failure to maintain the software. Targeted at software vendors and the enterprises that rely on their software.
• SaaS and AI Escrow Business continuity solution for SaaS and AI-enabled applications that deposits source code, deployment materials, cloud configurations, AI models and weights, and access credentials, enabling beneficiaries to maintain operations if the SaaS or AI vendor fails.
• AWS SaaS Escrow Specialized escrow service for SaaS applications hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), including deployment of replicated environments within dedicated Escrow Company AWS accounts.
• Azure SaaS Escrow Specialized escrow service for SaaS applications hosted on Microsoft Azure, providing continuity solutions for Azure-hosted applications.
• Google Cloud SaaS Escrow Specialized escrow service for SaaS applications hosted on Google Cloud Platform.
• Single Beneficiary Escrow Software escrow agreement structured for one beneficiary who receives access to deposit materials upon defined release trigger events.
• Multi Beneficiary Escrow Software escrow agreement allowing a single deposit to cover multiple beneficiaries, with individual databases and appendix-based registration for each beneficiary. Enables vendors to serve multiple clients under one master agreement.
• SaaS Access Continuity SaaS escrow solution providing verified access credentials to the live production environment, enabling continued operation where the production system remains available but the vendor cannot support it.
• SaaS Recovery Escrow Standby cloud environment deployed by the depositor and held by The Escrow Company that can be deployed and transferred to the beneficiary following a release event. Includes replica of SaaS environment and databases.
• Managed SaaS Continuity Fully managed continuity solution where The Escrow Company operates the SaaS service post-release for an agreed period, including half-yearly independent deployment verification and structured recovery planning.
• Verification Services Testing services to verify deposited materials are complete, functional, and capable of being compiled or deployed into a working system. Includes File Integrity Tests, Build Verification, and SaaS Release Verification.
• Static Code Analysis Services (SAST) Automated source code scanning to identify security vulnerabilities and analyze code quality as part of the escrow verification process.
• Express Escrow Self Service Low-cost, rapid-setup software escrow option starting at $995/year for straightforward requirements, enabling quick onboarding without extensive customization.
• Open Source Code Due Diligence Audit Audit service assessing open source components, licensing compliance, and related risks within software deposits.
• Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) Service identifying, cataloguing, and assessing all cryptographic assets within software source code and dependencies, including algorithms, encryption libraries, certificates, keys, and protocols. Includes quantum risk classification and reachability analysis. Available as part of Software Escrow or SaaS Esc verification, and for internal applications, supplier risk assessments, and M&A technical due diligence.
• Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Inventory service cataloguing all software components and dependencies within a software deposit, supporting supply chain transparency and risk management.
• Vendor Financial Monitoring Monitoring service providing pre-emptive alerts to beneficiaries if there are irregularities with vendor payments, particularly for cloud infrastructure providers, as part of the SaaS Continuity solution.
• Information Software Escrow Services Escrow services for information assets beyond traditional source code, covering broader categories of proprietary data and documentation.
• Data Holding Agreements Agreements for secure holding and protection of sensitive data as part of the escrow arrangement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Synergex reduced costs by saving on resource requirements through automated deposits eliminating manual submissions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified AWS Partner with verified marketplace listing. Escrow Company provides AWS-specific escrow services including automated deposits from AWS CodeCommit, AWS cloud environment configurations, and verification within AWS infrastructure. Dedicated AWS-certified architects implement solutions for customers.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationVerified publisher on Microsoft Azure Marketplace. Escrow Company offers Azure-specific SaaS escrow services with automated deposit integration from Azure DevOps. Azure cloud environment configurations deposited and verified.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationEscrow Company offers Google Cloud Platform (GCP) SaaS escrow services. Supports automated deposits and cloud environment configurations for GCP-hosted applications.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)coreTechnology or IntegrationExpertise in SaaS Continuity within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Supports OCI-hosted applications in escrow arrangements.
• GitHubcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomated deposit integration from GitHub repositories. Software vendors can automate source code deposits directly from GitHub. Widely supported platform for automated deposits.
• GitLabcoreTechnology or IntegrationGitLab Deposit Integration available. Automated deposits from GitLab repositories supported as part of software escrow deposit functionality.
• BitbucketcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomated deposit integration from Bitbucket repositories. Supported as part of automated deposit functionality for software escrow.
• Azure DevOpscoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomated deposit integration from Azure DevOps. Supported platform for automated source code deposits.
• AWS CodeCommitcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomated deposit integration from AWS CodeCommit repositories as part of comprehensive AWS integration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NCC Group (Software Resilience): Operates one of the largest software escrow practices globally under its Software Resilience division, offering source code escrow, SaaS escrow, and verification services. Most direct head-to-head competitor to The Escrow Company in regulated, enterprise-grade escrow engagements.
• Pragmatic IDM (Source Code Escrow): UK-based software escrow specialist offering source code escrow, SaaS escrow, and verification services to enterprise clients. Closely comparable in product scope, geography, and target customer (mid-to-large UK and European enterprises).
• Software Secured: Software security and escrow vendor offering source code escrow plus application security testing (SAST/DAST) services. Direct overlap with The Escrow Company's SAST and source-code verification offerings for enterprise development teams.

Broad incumbents

• Iron Mountain (Intellectual Property Management / Escrow): Global information management giant that has historically offered escrow and IP management services as part of a much broader records/storage portfolio. Competes on enterprise continuity but at much larger scale and primarily via traditional rather than SaaS escrow.
• Synopsys (Software Integrity / Black Duck): Large software integrity and SBOM provider offering open-source audit, security testing, and supply chain risk services. Competes with The Escrow Company's Open Source Audit and SBOM add-ons but at much broader enterprise scale.
• TÜV SÜD (Software Escrow Services): Global certification and testing body that operates a software escrow practice as part of a broader compliance and assurance portfolio. Comparable on the trust center, certifications, and verification dimensions, with deeper international footprint.

Emerging players

• Codekeeper: Modern software escrow provider focused on automated Git-based deposits and SaaS escrow, competing directly with The Escrow Company's core automated deposit differentiation. Strong technical overlap but smaller scale.
• Vault (Escrow & SaaS Continuity): Specialized software escrow provider offering source code and SaaS continuity solutions. Comparable to The Escrow Company's mid-market positioning with focus on automated deposit workflows.
• Hexistor: Software escrow specialist offering source code escrow services with verification components. Smaller, emerging competitor in the same niche as The Escrow Company's Software Escrow product line.

Others

• Ground Labs (Data Discovery & CBOM-adjacent): Vendor in data discovery and software asset auditing, with overlap to The Escrow Company's CBOM/SBOM and open source audit offerings. Adjacent rather than directly competitive on the escrow side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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