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About ReputationDefender

We believe everyone deserves the right to privacy and accurate representation online

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ReputationDefender: the original and the best

We pioneered the digital privacy and online reputation management space, and we continue to lead the field

Proven innovators

ReputationDefender was founded to provide online reputation and digital privacy solutions for individuals and businesses. We were the first business in the space and remain the industry leader.

An inspired mission

We believe that everyone has the right to be empowered online—whether that means controlling the spread of your personal information or the way you are portrayed to others.

Backed by the best

ReputationDefender has won the backing of some of the most respected venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and is now a member of the elite Stagwell Group of companies.

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The ReputationDefender difference

Why businesses and individuals have relied on us for over a decade

Proven and established

We’re the oldest company in our industry, having developed over 9 patents since 2006.

Strong customer base

We have served over 300,000 privacy customers, including 1000+ ExecutivePrivacy clients. We also serve tens of thousands of online reputation clients, both individuals and businesses.

Global focus

Headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley, ReputationDefender also has offices in the UK and Arizona. We serve customers around the world in over 100 countries.

ReputationDefender in the News

Security Magazine: Executive protection has gone digital

American Banking Journal: Executive Privacy Breaches: Serious Risks for Banks

San Francisco Chronicle: California’s new privacy law is an opportunity, not a chore

USA Today: He showed up at my house after I ‘met’ him on a dating app. I was freaked out

Forbes: Executive Personal Information: The Latest Tool In Corporate Cyberattacks

We’ve got a great reputation

We consistently win awards for innovation, excellence, and customer service

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  • American Business Awards “Stevie’s” Customer Service Department of the Year—every year running since 2011
  • World Economic Forum Global Growth Company
  • TechAmerica’s 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year: Founder Michael Fertik
  • Privacy by Design Ambassador: Founder Michael Fertik
  • World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
  • Gartner Cool Vendor
  • Harvard University Innovation Lab Expert-in-Residence: Founder Michael Fertik

We keep great company

ReputationDefender is a member of the Stagwell Group of marketing services companies, an elite team led by thought leader Mark Penn

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We’ve won over the toughest critics

Top venture capital firms—including the investors behind Twitter, Seagate, and Lyft—funded ReputationDefender’s early growth

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Company timeline

2006
Michael Fertik founds ReputationDefender to protect the online reputations of businesses and individuals.
2007
ReputationDefender relocates to Redwood City, in the heart of Silicon Valley, and continues development of its flagship Defender® search remediation product.
2008
Following on the heels of strong growth, ReputationDefender receives Series A venture funding. The company introduces its first personal privacy products, both for individuals and families.
2009-2010
Additional venture funding and aggressive R&D allow ReputationDefender to cement its lead in the quickly expanding online reputation management space. The company launches a series of strategic acquisitions, beginning with social network Ziggs. ReputationDefender also partners with AOL to provide privacy services to its customers.
2011
ReputationDefender changes its name to Reputation.com. The World Economic Forum names the company a Technology Pioneer and Global Growth Company. Reputation.com secures a $41 million series D funding round from August Capital.
2013
Reputation.com acquires UK-based Reputation 24/7, which becomes the European office for the company. It also acquires the PaperKarma and MySocialCloud apps.
2014
Rich Matta joins the company as General Manager and Senior Vice President of  Consumer Business. The company adds an office in Tempe, Arizona.
2016
Reclaiming the company’s original name, ReputationDefender splits into an independent subsidiary of Reputation.com, to better allow both companies to focus on their core strengths. Rich Matta takes over as CEO of the newly re-invigorated ReputationDefender brand.
2018
ReputationDefender is acquired by the Stagwell Group, a portfolio company focused on high-growth, cutting-edge online marketing, PR, and reputation management firms.

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