Vera

What Vera does

Vera is a Palo Alto-based data security software company founded in 2014 that operates today as a product line under Fortra, LLC. It builds a Secure Collaboration platform that applies AES 256-bit encryption and persistent Digital Rights Management (DRM) at the individual file level, allowing organizations to maintain control over confidential data even after files are downloaded, copied, or shared externally. The platform provides real-time file access tracking, dynamic policy enforcement (including view-only, copy/paste, print, screenshot restrictions, and dynamic watermarking), and instant access revocation, functioning as an "undo button" for data-sharing incidents. Vera supports SaaS, hybrid, and on-premises (in-VPC) deployment, and integrates natively with major enterprise content platforms including Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, OneDrive, Office 365, email, CASB, and on-prem network shares, with additional integration into Fortra's Data Classification and DLP solutions.

Vera sells primarily to enterprise buyers through a direct field-sales motion, supplemented by an inside sales channel for mid-market prospects and a global channel partner program now operated under Fortra. Pricing is quote-based on an annual subscription cadence and is not publicly disclosed; prospects engage via demo request, phone (+1 800-328-1000), email, or live chat. The company serves six vertical segments — Financial Services (primary), Public Sector/Government, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, and Media & Entertainment — with use cases centered on IP protection, supply-chain data security, regulatory compliance, and secure third-party collaboration. Named enterprise customer references include Pokémon (Media & Entertainment). Vera has historically raised approximately $50 million in venture funding across rounds from 2014 through 2019, with investors including Battery Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures, Hasso Plattner Ventures, Capital One Ventures, Amplify Partners, Clear Ventures, Leslie Ventures, Avant Global, Gainsight, and BMW i Ventures; the company has 251–500 employees and operates as a privately held sub-brand within Fortra's broader cybersecurity portfolio.

Name

Vera

Legal name

Fortra, LLC

Website

https://vera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vera (a Fortra sub-brand) provides enterprise Secure Collaboration software that applies persistent file-level encryption and DRM, enabling organizations to track, control, and instantly revoke access to sensitive data shared internally or externally across cloud and on-prem platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Security Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Collaboration Security for File Sharing & Content (M365/Google Drive/Box) (HDADAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK), Data Access Governance & Entitlement Management (DSPM / CIEM-for-Data) (HDADAFAG), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (BPAMAEAD)

Keywords

• Data security
• Secure collaboration
• File encryption
• Data protection
• Information rights management

Headquarters

HQ city

Palo Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Secure Collaboration Platform Subscription: SaaS-based secure collaboration platform providing persistent data protection, encryption, and access controls. Revenue generated through subscription-based licensing model with enterprise pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vera provides a cloud-native secure collaboration and data protection platform that enables enterprises to persistently protect, track, and control access to files shared internally and externally. The platform attaches encryption and policy controls directly to documents, allowing organizations to secure sensitive data as it moves across users, devices, and cloud services without disrupting existing collaboration workflows.

Product overview

Fortra offers a SaaS-based Secure Collaboration platform as its core product. The platform secures sensitive data through its entire lifecycle, everywhere it travels, whether data is shared internally or externally. Secure Collaboration is a unified solution that works seamlessly with or without software clients installed on recipient systems. The platform provides file-level encryption that persists even after download, real-time access tracking, dynamic permission controls, and instant access revocation capabilities. It integrates with major cloud storage platforms and productivity tools including Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, OneDrive, and email systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vera Secure Collaboration Cloud-native data protection and secure collaboration platform that lets enterprises persistently encrypt, track, and revoke access to files shared across endpoints, cloud services, and external collaborators. Designed for enterprise security, IT, and compliance teams in regulated industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations can track file access in real-time, even after files are downloaded, copied, or moved to untrusted sharing services

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and enhancement.

• DropboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with Dropbox cloud storage platform. Enables seamless protection of files within Dropbox environment without impacting user experience. Supports automatic security for files uploaded to Dropbox folders.
• BoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with Box enterprise cloud content management platform. Extends file protection capabilities to Box-stored content with seamless user experience.
• Microsoft SharePointcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep integration with Microsoft SharePoint for enterprise collaboration protection. Enables granular security controls within SharePoint environment.
• Microsoft OneDrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Microsoft OneDrive personal cloud storage. Protects files stored and shared through OneDrive with persistent security controls.
• Microsoft Office 365coreTechnology or IntegrationComprehensive integration with Microsoft Office 365. Protects sensitive Office documents, PDFs, and media Outlook attachments. Solution brief available: 'Five Ways Vera Makes O365 More Secure'.
• Email SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail integration for secure file sharing through email attachments. Provides protection for files shared via email with tracking and revocation capabilities.
• Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)enhancementTechnology or IntegrationExtends file protection through Cloud Access Security Brokers, enabling enterprise-grade protection across cloud environments. Solution brief available on file protection in CASB.
• On-Premises Network SharescoreTechnology or IntegrationSupports protection for on-premises network shares in addition to cloud platforms. Enables hybrid enterprise environments with consistent security controls.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Virtru: Virtru provides data-centric encryption for email and file sharing with persistent access controls and revocation, directly competing with Vera's secure collaboration model especially around email and cloud file protection.
• Covertix: Covertix (acquired by CyberArk) offers file-level DRM and intelligent data protection with persistent access controls and dynamic policies — directly comparable to Vera's secure collaboration platform for enterprise content.
• Seclore: Seclore offers file-level Digital Rights Management and data-centric security with persistent usage controls across documents — the closest direct competitor to Vera, with overlapping encryption, access-tracking, and revocation capabilities for enterprise collaboration.
• FinalCode: FinalCode provides file-level encryption and DRM for enterprise file sharing with persistent access controls and remote revocation — a smaller but directly comparable peer to Vera's persistent file protection model.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft (Purview / Azure RMS): Microsoft's Purview Information Protection and Azure Rights Management provide file-level encryption, classification, and access controls across Office 365, SharePoint, and OneDrive — a broad incumbent offering that overlaps heavily with Vera while bundling natively into the Microsoft ecosystem Vera integrates with.
• Box (KeySafe / Box Governance): Box offers native enterprise security and governance capabilities (KeySafe, Box Zones, Box Governance) that overlap with Vera's file-protection value proposition inside the Box platform, making Box both a partner and a competitor.
• Google (Workspace DLP / Drive Encryption): Google Workspace's built-in DLP, Drive encryption, and access controls address many of the same enterprise collaboration security use cases Vera targets, and Google's roadmap steadily narrows Vera's differentiation in Google-centric environments.
• Dropbox (Vault / Dropbox Enterprise Security): Dropbox's Vault, Enterprise file controls, and governance features provide content collaboration security for Dropbox-centric enterprises, addressing a portion of Vera's use cases natively within the Dropbox environment.
• Adobe (Acrobat / Document Cloud Security): Adobe Document Cloud provides PDF encryption, redaction, and access controls that address secure document collaboration use cases similar to Vera's, especially for PDFs and contracts — a broad incumbent in the same problem space.
• Digital Guardian: Digital Guardian (now part of HelpSystems/Fortra's portfolio) provides enterprise DLP and data protection that addresses overlapping file-level control and collaboration security needs, and its parent-company adjacency to Fortra makes it a particularly relevant comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VeraSecurity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuiogAh6174TT6ms4bEz3og
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fortra

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors11 records

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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