Enterproid
| Industry | Enterprise mobility management |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Andrew Toy (CEO) Alexander Trewby (COO) David Zhu (CTO) |
| Headquarters | |
Number of locations | London, Hong Kong |
| Products | Divide dual-persona BYOD platform |
| Website | www |
Enterproid is a company specializing in enterprise mobility management software, focusing on the administration of employee-owned mobile devices within the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) framework. Its primary offering, Divide, is a dual-persona solution that distinctly separates personal and professional environments on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
Product
The Divide platform provides a secure workspace container that encrypts corporate applications and data, keeping them isolated from personal information on mobile devices. As one of the pioneers in implementing the dual-persona concept for enterprise mobility management, Enterproid allows organizations to protect business resources without limiting employees’ personal device usage. The solution comes equipped with business-oriented applications such as email, calendar, and contacts, supporting both iOS and Android operating systems.
History
Established in 2010 by former Morgan Stanley executives specializing in mobile security and IT—Andrew Toy (CEO), Alexander Trewby (COO), and David Zhu (CTO)—Enterproid introduced Divide at Demo Spring 2011. The company is headquartered in New York City and maintains additional offices in London and Hong Kong, concentrating on enterprise mobility solutions tailored to BYOD challenges.
On May 20, 2014, Google acquired Enterproid, incorporating the Divide platform into its Android for Work program.
Funding
In October 2013, Enterproid rebranded as Divide and secured $12 million in funding led by Google Ventures. Overall, the company raised $25 million in capital, including an $11 million Series A round in June 2011 with participation from Google Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, and Comcast Ventures. Additionally, it obtained $2 million in seed funding during October 2010 from Genacast Ventures, High Peaks Venture Partners, and BOLDstart Ventures.
Awards
| Date | Award | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 2011 | Qualcomm Venture QPrize | Awarded Grand Prize Winner |
| January 2012 | GSMA Global Mobile Awards | Nominated for best enterprise mobile service and most innovative mobile application |
| April 2012 | Gartner Cool Vendor | Honored as a leading vendor in security: infrastructure protection |
| May 2012 | Time Inc.'s 10 NYC Startups to Watch | Featured among top New York startups |
See also
Further reading
- Wired
- Fox News
- PC World
- Laptop (part of Tom's Guide)
- PC Magazine
- Business Insider
- Financial Times
- Bloomberg