Cellebrite to Acquire Corellium

Core Viewpoint - Cellebrite has announced its agreement to acquire Corellium for an enterprise value of $170 million in cash, enhancing its capabilities in digital investigations and security for smart devices [2][3] Company Overview - Cellebrite is a global leader in digital investigative solutions, focusing on enhancing digital investigations and intelligence gathering to accelerate justice [6] - Corellium specializes in Arm hypervisor virtualization, providing solutions for security and developer teams to build, test, and secure software for mobile, automotive, and IoT devices [7] Acquisition Details - The acquisition is valued at$170 million, with $20 million converted to equity at closing, and an additional$30 million contingent on performance milestones over the next two years [2] - The deal is expected to close in summer 2025, pending approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States [2] Strategic Benefits - The combination of Cellebrite and Corellium is expected to set a new standard for digital investigations and enhance the security of Arm-based devices across various applications [1] - Corellium's technology will broaden Cellebrite's Total Addressable Market (TAM) in both public and private sectors, enhancing its Digital Investigation Platform and mobile vulnerability research capabilities [1][2] Technological Advancements - The acquisition will enable accelerated identification of mobile vulnerabilities and exploits, and provide an industry-first ability to visualize and interact with virtual devices [4] - Corellium's virtualization platform will enhance DevSecOps efficiency across all Arm-based devices, facilitating the development of high-performance, secure mobile applications and IoT devices [4][1]