SignNow
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronic signature software, SaaS |
| Founded | March 1, 2011 Newport Beach, California, United States |
| Founder | Chris Hawkins, Andrew Ellis |
| Fate | Acquired by PDFfiller (under airSlate) |
| Headquarters | Newport Beach , United States |
| Products | Electronic signature platform |
| Parent | airSlate |
SignNow is a United States-based provider specializing in electronic signature technology delivered through a cloud platform. This SaaS offering allows both individuals and organizations to electronically sign and handle documents using any internet-enabled device. The e-signature application is also accessible at no cost on iPhone, iPad, and Android platforms, enabling document uploads and signing via e-mail, camera input, or Dropbox integration.
The signatures generated by SignNow hold the same legal validity as conventional "wet ink" signatures, adhering to the standards set forth by the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign Act) of 2000 and the EU’s Electronic Signatures Directive.
History
Established in 2011 by Chris Hawkins and Andrew Ellis in Newport Beach, California, SignNow was created to combat signature and notary fraud by delivering a legally enforceable electronic signature system that guarantees authenticity, non-repudiation, and integrity of data. To secure transactions, the platform uses 256-bit SSL encryption.
In March 2011, Chris Hawkins authored "A History of Signatures: From Cave Paintings to Robo-Signings," detailing the progression from traditional signatures to digital methods. That same month, the company raised $500,000 from angel investors, followed by a $2 million funding round led by Khosla Ventures in March 2012.
SignNow was acquired by Barracuda Networks in April 2013. Later, in October 2017, it was sold to PDFfiller and now operates under the umbrella of airSlate.
See also
- Electronic signature
- Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
- Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act