{"id":3578,"date":"2025-08-04T19:34:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T19:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.realdefen.se\/home\/?post_type=article&#038;p=3578"},"modified":"2025-08-07T00:17:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T00:17:59","slug":"real-defense-opens-10-million-fund-to-help-oe-ms-monetize-installs-with-smartscan-cybersecurity-sdk","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/dev.realdefen.se\/home\/article\/real-defense-opens-10-million-fund-to-help-oe-ms-monetize-installs-with-smartscan-cybersecurity-sdk\/","title":{"rendered":"RealDefense Opens $10 Million Fund to Help OEMs Monetize Installs with SmartScan Cybersecurity SDK"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3578\" class=\"elementor elementor-3578\" data-elementor-post-type=\"article\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd47a63 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd47a63\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0772bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0772bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Selected partners can secure up to $250K upfront to integrate the privacy-first SmartScan engine and accelerate recurring revenue.<\/p><p><strong>PASADENA, Calif. &#8211; August 05, 2025 &#8211;<\/strong> RealDefense, the industry\u2019s leading partner-monetization platform in consumer cybersecurity, today announced an expansion of its <strong>Partner Ignite Prepay<\/strong> program with a <strong>$10 million SmartScan Prepay Fund.<\/strong> With this initiative, select strategic partners can receive <strong>$25,000 to $250,000<\/strong> in prepaid funds to integrate RealDefense&#8217;s flagship SmartScan SDK, instantly activating a zero-cost, native retargeting engine and accelerating new revenue streams.<\/p><p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve already driven more than <strong>$100 million in annual recurring revenue<\/strong> for partners,&#8221; said <strong>Gary Guseinov, CEO of RealDefense.<\/strong> By covering integration costs upfront, we remove the last hurdle: speed. Partners can ship SmartScan in weeks and monetize their existing install base on day one.<\/p><p><strong>Program Highlights<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Upfront Funding:<\/strong> Qualifying Partners receive $25K-$250K to underwrite development, integration, and launch expenses.<\/li><li><strong>Built-In Retargeting Capabilities:<\/strong> Once SmartScan is live, partners can unlock customer re-engagement tools designed to drive revenue\u2014without relying on additional media spend.<\/li><li><strong>Rapid Onboarding:<\/strong> Average integration completed in under 30 days with turnkey support from RealDefense&#8217;s award-winning partner success team.<\/li><li><strong>Proven Model:<\/strong> Early partners report <strong>45% lifts in trial-to-paid conversions, 85% renewal rates<\/strong>, and payback within <strong>90 days.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>How SmartScan Drives Monetization<\/strong><\/p><p>SmartScan is a lightweight, privacy-first DLL or service layer that runs entirely on-device. It delivers:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Privacy &amp; Performance:<\/strong> Automated device cleanup, system optimization, and user-controlled privacy settings.<\/li><li><div><strong>Contextual Engagement:<\/strong> Timely prompts and upsell opportunities tailored to each user&#8217;s needs.<\/div><\/li><li><div><strong>Seamless Retargeting:<\/strong> Built-in remarketing to your install base-zero media cost, zero friction.<\/div><\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Selective Invitation &amp; Next Steps <\/strong><\/p><p>The SmartScan Prepay Partner Fund is invitation-only; RealDefense evaluates applicants on product fit, audience size, and technical readiness.<\/p><p><strong>Apply for Consideration:<\/strong><\/p><p>Interested partners can <a href=\"https:\/\/info.realdefen.se\/realdefense-smartscan-prepay-program\">find out if they qualify<\/a>\u00a0by completing the short pre-qualification form (contact details, company URL, and active install-base count required). Not all applicants will be accepted. RealDefense evaluates each candidate based on product fit, audience alignment, and technical readiness; all decisions are at RealDefense&#8217;s sole discretion.<\/p><p><strong>About RealDefense<\/strong><\/p><p>RealDefense, based in Pasadena, CA, protects privacy, secures devices, and boosts system performance for consumers and small businesses. Its brands include iolo System Mechanic\u00ae, iolo Updater\u2122 , SUPERAntiSpyware\u00ae, MyCleanPC\u00ae, and Support.com &#8211; trusted by millions worldwide.<\/p><p>Through embedded partnerships with PC makers, cybersecurity platforms, and telecom providers, RealDefense delivers real-time, on-device intelligence that enhances user experience and drives new revenue streams. Its Partner Program has generated over $100 million in new annual revenue, with industry-leading conversion and renewal rates.<\/p><p>A Deloitte Technology Fast 500\u2122 company, RealDefense continues to scale its platform with a focus on privacy-first design, flexible integration, and measurable partner success.<\/p><p><strong>For More Information:<\/strong><br \/>Alan Wallace of PressContact for RealDefense<br \/><a href=\"mailto:pr@realdefen.se\">pr@realdefen.se<\/a><br \/>+1.425.691.8757<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-3578","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.realdefen.se\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/3578","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.realdefen.se\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.realdefen.se\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"version-history":[{"count":61,"href":"https:\/\/dev.realdefen.se\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/3578\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3676,"href":"https:\/\/dev.realdefen.se\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/3578\/revisions\/3676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.realdefen.se\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}