Liquidfiles

What Liquidfiles does

LiquidFiles Pty Ltd is a privately held, founder-owned Australian software company founded on 26 October 2008 and headquartered in North Parramatta, NSW. The company sells a single product — LiquidFiles — a virtual appliance for secure file transfer that organizations deploy on their own infrastructure (on-premise VMware, Hyper-V, Xen, or in AWS, Azure, or Digital Ocean). By keeping data on customer-controlled servers rather than shared cloud storage, the product targets regulated enterprises in finance, healthcare, legal, government, and commercial sectors that require audit trails, data residency, and compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, HECVAT, VPAT, and FISMA-aligned configurations. The typical customer has between 20 and 2000 internal users; external recipients always receive files for free without account creation.

Name

Liquidfiles

Legal name

LiquidFiles Pty Ltd

Website

https://liquidfiles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LiquidFiles is a privately held Australian software company that sells a self-hosted virtual appliance for secure, compliant large-file transfer, serving finance, healthcare, legal, and government organizations in 65+ countries via direct download and a global reseller network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secure File Transfer Software

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

Correspondent Banking & Liquidity Network Platforms (FSAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Secure file transfer
• Managed file transfer
• Virtual file appliance
• Enterprise file sharing
• Large file sharing

Headquarters

HQ city

Parramatta

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software License (Bracket-Based): LiquidFiles sells virtual appliance software licenses in bracket tiers (starting from 5 users to unlimited users). License brackets are based on number of internal users; external recipients are always free. Simple bracket pricing with no per-user fees for recipients. Annual or multi-year license terms implied by renewal references.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LiquidFiles is a self-hosted virtual appliance that enables organizations to send, receive, and share large files securely within their own infrastructure. It replaces ad-hoc methods such as FTP, email attachments, and consumer cloud services with a controlled, auditable, policy-driven transfer solution deployed on-premises or in a private cloud.

Product overview

LiquidFiles is a single-product company focused entirely on building a secure file transfer virtual appliance. The company's sole product is LiquidFiles itself, which functions as a complete, pre-configured virtual appliance that organizations deploy on their own infrastructure. The product supports four core file transfer capabilities: Send (secure messages with attachments), Receive (filedrop pages for incoming uploads), Share (shared folders with access controls), and Request (file request links for collecting documents). LiquidFiles provides enterprise features including LDAP/Active Directory integration, SAML2 SSO, two-factor authentication, full audit logging, compliance reporting, and a REST API for system integration. The product is delivered as a virtual machine image running Ubuntu that customers install on their own servers or cloud infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LiquidFiles Virtual Appliance A self-hosted virtual appliance deployed on customer infrastructure (or private cloud) that enables organizations of 20-2,000 users in regulated and commercial industries to send, receive, and share large files securely with policy controls, audit trails, and enterprise authentication integration. Replaces ad-hoc file transfer methods such as FTP, email attachments, and consumer cloud services.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• Login SystemsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivately owned Australian IT company providing infrastructure, security, and communications solutions since 1991. Based in Melbourne, Australia (3 9723 3945).
• The Missing LinkregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian IT consulting firm offering infrastructure design, delivery, and support with vendor relationships. Phone: 1300 865 865.
• IT ManagementregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVienna-based IT infrastructure design and integration firm with software engineering capabilities. Contact: [email protected].
• Infinity Network SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB2B MSP servicing North American clients across Agriculture, Corporate, Education, Government, Health, Not for Profit, Manufacturing, and Retail sectors since over a decade. Based in Southern Ontario, Canada.
• Shenzhen Gou Ruan Network Co., LTD (APSGO)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork platform focusing on legitimate software sales and service in China. Contact: [email protected], 400-6322-888.
• Moonsoft OyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish software sales and deployment firm for corporates, academic institutions, and the public sector. Customer base spans Nordic and Baltic regions.
• AlnicregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT services provider focused on small and medium-sized companies in German-speaking countries with long-term partnership-based cooperation.
• BizupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman IT service provider solving IT challenges to allow clients to focus on core business. Contact: [email protected].
• SOS Software ServiceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman value-added distributor founded in 1987 with over 2,000 vendor partnerships and more than 150,000 software products in portfolio. Covers correct and legal software licensing.
• AB&D Software India Pvt LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian software company focused on lowest overhead cost structure with high productivity and operational efficiency, passing cost savings to customers.
• CyberTeam360regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsraeli cybersecurity boutique providing security roadmaps, incident response, and security solutions for enterprises, governments, financial institutions, and more.
• Innosec LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsraeli information and cyber security services provider offering risk management and real-time security tools to prevent and respond to security events.
• Apex SecurityregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch partner for IT security risk management with SOC services covering security management, monitoring, and awareness. Works with market leader products.
• CloudLandregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch software specialist in Benelux offering high-quality software solutions for IT management, network and data security. Serves resellers and MSPs.
• AVIR, s.r.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlovakian reseller of electronically distributed software licenses specialising in data security, internet tools, and multimedia applications.
• éccoraregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal software supplier based in Madrid, Spain with extensive experience in software solutions, providing access to innovative technologies and renowned software solutions with full support.
• bbi Software AGregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss specialised IT partner focused on selected and exclusive IT areas providing professional services with economical, technical, and organizational optimized solutions.
• SparkDynamic GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss software distributor for Tier 2 and Tier 3 products providing professional advice, rapid reaction times, and attractive pricing in multiple currencies.
• Elmer (Elmer Yazılım)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish software distributor founded in 1998 delivering solutions from more than 3,000 global vendors to METAA region (Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Asia). Provides licensing, technical support, consultancy, and localisation.
• Adna TechnologiesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS IT services company providing innovative approach to IT challenges serving education, insurance, non-profit, medical, healthcare, legal, financial, accounting, advertising, media, manufacturing, real estate, and engineering sectors.
• Advanced Technology CenterregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManaged IT solutions provider delivering seamless end-user experience with 24x7x365 support. Based in Indianapolis, IN.
• Changing TechnologiesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValue-added reseller for Federal, State, and Local Governments and commercial customers offering consulting, design, and implementation services. Also offers custom branding services for LiquidFiles. Phone: (202) 688-3631.
• Duey's Computer ServiceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS computer, server, and network support company with over 20 years experience helping businesses of all sizes with technology solutions.
• LiveWire TechnologiesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS IT services company with 60+ combined years of law firm experience and partnerships with many legal application providers.
• Modern Information SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS IT reseller specialising in legal technology solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dropbox Business: Dropbox Business is a widely adopted cloud file sync and sharing platform for enterprises. It competes with LiquidFiles in the large-file transfer category with Dropbox Transfer and broader collaboration features, targeting similar enterprise and SMB customers with a cloud-native delivery model.
• Box: Box is a major cloud content management and file sharing platform serving enterprises with collaboration, workflow, and compliance features. While broader in scope than LiquidFiles, Box competes in the secure file sharing space with Box KeySafe, compliance certifications, and large-file transfer capabilities.
• Microsoft OneDrive for Business / SharePoint: Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint are enterprise file storage and sharing platforms integrated with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. They compete broadly with LiquidFiles for secure file sharing within Microsoft-centric enterprises, with native integration into Outlook, Active Directory, and compliance frameworks.

Direct peers

• Kiteworks (formerly Accellion): Kiteworks is a secure managed file transfer and email protection platform serving regulated industries including government, healthcare, and financial services. It directly competes with LiquidFiles on secure file transfer with compliance, though typically deployed as a private cloud or on-premise appliance with different licensing model.
• GoAnywhere MFT (Fortra): GoAnywhere MFT is a managed file transfer solution from Fortra (formerly HelpSystems) that provides secure file transfer, encryption, and automation for enterprises. It competes directly with LiquidFiles in the MFT category, offering similar compliance and audit features with broader protocol support and workflow automation.
• Citrix ShareFile: ShareFile is a managed file transfer and file sharing platform acquired by Cloud Software Group (formerly Citrix). It directly competes with LiquidFiles in secure large-file transfer for enterprises, offering similar compliance features and audit trails, though primarily as a cloud-hosted solution rather than self-hosted virtual appliance.
• Globalscape EFT (Fortra): Globalscape EFT (Enhanced File Transfer) is an MFT solution from Fortra providing secure file transfer with compliance, automation, and workflow capabilities. It competes directly with LiquidFiles in the enterprise MFT market, particularly serving financial services, healthcare, and government customers.
• Progress MOVEit: MOVEit is an established managed file transfer (MFT) solution from Progress Software, offering secure file transfer with automation, compliance reporting, and workflow integration. It is a direct competitor to LiquidFiles in the enterprise MFT market, particularly for organizations requiring automated file transfer workflows and comprehensive audit trails.
• Ipswitch WS_FTP (Progress): WS_FTP is a legacy managed file transfer solution from Progress Software, offering secure file transfer with compliance features for Windows-based enterprise environments. It is a direct MFT competitor to LiquidFiles, particularly in organizations standardized on Windows server infrastructure.
• Axway Managed File Transfer: Axway MFT is an enterprise-grade managed file transfer platform with a long history in the MFT market, offering secure transfer, B2B integration, and API-led connectivity. It competes with LiquidFiles in regulated industries requiring auditable, compliance-ready file transfer at enterprise scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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