Draft:Infinigate Group

The Infinigate Group. is an IT company specialized in Cyber Security, Secure Networks and Secure Cloud services. It positions itself as a Value Added Distributor catering to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large corporations. The company is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, and operates across more than 30 locations in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). As of the latest financial reporting, the company employs well over 1,000 individuals and generates a revenue exceeding 2 billion euros.

= History = The history of the Infinigate Group traces back to its inception in 1996 under the name Internet2000. Founded in Germany and Switzerland, the venture was spearheaded by Axel Schultze, a German entrepreneur, and David Martinez, a Swiss entrepreneur of Spanish descent.

Initially, Internet2000 focused on the sale of various Internet technologies such as Web Servers, HTML Development Environments, Online Shop solutions, Browsers, and Email programs. With rapid growth, the company soon expanded its operations into other European countries.

In the year 2000, the company rebranded itself as Infinigate. Subsequently, from 2001 onwards, Infinigate transitioned its focus towards the distribution of IT security solutions.

Under the leadership of David Martinez, Infinigate evolved into an international provider of cyber security solutions. The company pursued acquisitions to broaden its geographical presence, enhance its portfolio, and fortify its position in the market.

In 2017, the majority ownership of Infinigate was acquired by the private equity firm H.I.G and later transferred to Bridgepoint, another private equity company, in 2021.

= Establishments and Acquisitions =

1996 Established in Germany and Switzerland

1999 Establishment of operations in Austria

1999 Acquisition of Demo AB Norway (VAD Internet)

2007 Acquisition of Nocom Security Sweden, Norway and Denmark (VAD Cyber Security)

2012 Acquisition of Vigil Software UK (VAD Cyber Security)

2014 Establishment of operations in France and takeover of ITWay's business in France

2016 Establishment of operations in Finland

2018 Acquisition of CRYPSIS Netherlands (VAD Cyber Security)

2018 Takeover of Acmeo Germany, Austria and Switzerland (Cloud VAD)

2021 Acquisition of D2B Informatique France

2022 Acquisition of Nuvias Group (VAD Cyber Security & Secure Networks)

2022 Acquisition of Vuzion UK (Cloud VAD)

2022 Acquisition of StarLink Dubai (VAD Cyber Security)