AVG Technologies
AVG Technologies is a cybersecurity software company that provides antivirus and internet security products for personal and business use. In 2016, the company was acquired by Avast Software, which later merged with NortonLifeLock to form Gen Digital, a company headquartered in the United States.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Czechia
HQ City
Brno
Founded
1991
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Tax Domicile
US
Ultimate Parent
Gen Digital Inc.
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
AI Trains on User Data
true
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1991
AVG founding
Jan Gritzbach and Tomas Hofer founded Grisoft in the Czech Republic.
2016
Acquisition by Avast
Avast Software acquired AVG Technologies for approximately $1.3 billion.
2022
Merger into Gen Digital
Avast merged with NortonLifeLock to form Gen Digital Inc.