Verisign

Verisign

Provides internet domain registry and security services

About Verisign

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Why Verisign is rated
A
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated A+ on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Cybersecurity

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1995

Overview

Verisign boasts a robust infrastructure pivotal in managing top-level domains like .com and .net, enhancing the security and stability of crucial internet services. By dedicating efforts to combat DNS abuse and advancing DNSSEC technology, the company supports the reliability and trustworthiness of the internet, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about maintaining and innovating essential digital frameworks and ensuring a secure online environment.

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital certificates due to rising cyber threats.
  • Growth in IoT market boosts demand for domain name services.
  • 5G network expansion increases need for secure telecom infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • Antitrust investigation into Verisign's domain registration monopoly.
  • Retirement of CFO George E. Kilguss may cause transitional challenges.
  • Potential regulatory challenges from increased scrutiny on domain registration.

What makes Verisign unique

  • Verisign operates two of the Internet's thirteen root nameservers.
  • Verisign manages the generic top-level domains for .com and .net.
  • Verisign provides a wide range of security and telecom services.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1290.3M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Stock Options

Company News

Slater Sentinel
Mar 25th, 2025
Summit Global Investments Makes New Investment in VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN)

Summit Global Investments makes new investment in VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN).

Insider Monkey
Feb 23rd, 2025
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN): Among Renaissance Technologies Portfolio's Top Stock Picks

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN): among Renaissance Technologies Portfolio's Top Stock Picks.

Slater Sentinel
Feb 16th, 2025
Avestar Capital LLC Invests $204,000 in VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN)

Avestar Capital LLC invests $204,000 in VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN).

TipRanks
Feb 13th, 2025
VeriSign announces retirement of CFO George E. Kilguss

VeriSign announces retirement of CFO George E. Kilguss.

HKX
Dec 29th, 2024
Warren Buffett invested an additional $28.55 million to buy this old stock

Newly disclosed documents show that Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Warren Buffett, invested an additional $28.55 million in Internet domain registration company VeriSign in the three trading days ending Christmas Eve last week, strengthening its position as the company's largest shareholder.

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