Wibu-Systems
Software licensing lifecycle management platform (CodeMeter) providing digital rights management, software protection, and secure license management across computer, mobile, embedded, PLC, and microcontroller systems
- CEO / Founder
- Oliver Winzenried (Co-founder and CEO of WIBU-SYSTEMS AG, Germany) and Marcellus Buchheit (Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of WIBU-SYSTEMS AG, and President & CEO of WIBU-SYSTEMS USA Inc.)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
CodeMeter (software protection, licensing, and security for digital assets and intellectual property), solutions for cloud services, embedded security, and monetization technologies.
Technological Advantage
Industry-leading DRM technology with long operational track record; trusted across critical industries (automotive, defense, industrial control); sophisticated cryptographic protection resistant to reverse engineering and tampering; established customer base with 20%+ year-over-year growth
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Protects intellectual property and software integrity against piracy, reverse engineering, tampering, and cyberattacks through cryptographic algorithms and secure license storage; seamless integration with ERP, CRM, and e-commerce platforms reduces operational and logistics costs
How They Differentiate
Comprehensive multi-platform support for embedded and IoT systems; specialized cryptographic approach; deep industry partnerships; proven track record in security-critical sectors
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Independent Device Manufacturers (IDMs), enterprise software publishers, industrial automation vendors
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Defense and Security Systems; Education and Research; Energy Supply and Grid Management; Engineering and Design Software; Finance and Legal Tech; Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS); Healthcare and Life Sciences; Media and Broadcasting; Manufacturing (multi-sector)
Competitors
Gemalto, FEITIAN Technologies, StarForce
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Privately held with consistent 20%+ annual growth; estimated revenue $10–100M range; 74 employees
Major Milestones
Founded 1989 by Oliver Winzenried and Marcellus Buchheit; Established market leadership in software licensing by mid-1990s; US subsidiary opened (Wibu-Systems USA, Inc., Edmonds, WA); Joined OPC Foundation; Joined Industrial Internet Consortium; Supervisory board strengthened with Prof. Dr. Joern Mueller-Quade (cryptography expert); 35th anniversary celebrated 2024
Notable Customers
DIgSILENT, Desoutter Industrial Tools, LVD Group