Kape Technologies plc

Kape Technologies plc is a digital security firm that specializes in enhancing consumer online privacy through advanced VPN services and software solutions. Kape Technologies plc is a company focused on providing digital security solutions for consumer privacy. Headquartered in London, UK, Kape has undergone strategic pivots to focus on subscription-based digital privacy products. The company was previously known as Crossrider and rebranded following its acquisition of ExpressVPN in 2020.

Ido Erlichman serves as the CEO, steering the company towards its current offerings. Kape Technologies specializes in providing an array of digital security solutions aimed at enhancing online privacy and autonomy for consumers. The company’s core product offerings include leading virtual private network (VPN) services such as ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access (PIA), and CyberGhost, which encrypt user data and mask IP addresses to protect against surveillance and cyber threats. Additionally, Kape offers software solutions like Intego, which focuses on security for Apple devices, and Webselenese, enhancing user privacy across various online platforms.

These products are designed to serve a diverse client base that includes individual consumers, families, and businesses seeking to secure their digital interactions. Kape operates in multiple geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia, ensuring that their solutions are accessible to a global audience. Kape Technologies operates primarily on a subscription-based revenue model, allowing customers to access its suite of digital security products for a recurring fee. This model enables the company to maintain a consistent revenue stream from its over 7 million paying subscribers.

Subscribers typically engage with the services directly through Kape’s platforms, where they can choose from various pricing plans tailored to individual needs, including monthly and annual subscriptions. The flagship offerings, such as ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access, are central to Kape’s revenue generation, providing users with essential privacy tools in exchange for their subscription fees. This direct-to-consumer structure enhances the company’s ability to foster customer relationships and ensure ongoing service engagement.