Real Defense Opens $10 Million Fund to Help OEMs Monetize Installs
What this release is about: RealDefense expanded its Partner Ignite Prepay program with a $10 million SmartScan Prepay Fund for selected strategic partners.
Selected partners can secure up to $250K upfront to integrate the privacy-first SmartScan engine and accelerate recurring revenue.
PASADENA, Calif. – August 05, 2025 – RealDefense, the industry’s leading partner-monetization platform in consumer cybersecurity, today announced an expansion of its Partner Ignite Prepay program with a $10 million SmartScan Prepay Fund. Select strategic partners can receive $25,000 to $250,000 in prepaid funds to integrate RealDefense’s flagship SmartScan SDK, activating a zero-cost, native retargeting engine and accelerating new revenue streams.
“We’ve already driven more than $100 million in annual recurring revenue for partners,” said Gary Guseinov, CEO of RealDefense. “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.”
Program Highlights
- Upfront Funding: Qualifying partners receive $25K-$250K to underwrite development, integration and launch expenses.
- Built-In Retargeting Capabilities: Partners can unlock customer re-engagement tools without relying on additional media spend.
- Rapid Onboarding: Average integration is completed in under 30 days with turnkey support.
- Proven Model: Early partners report 45% lifts in trial-to-paid conversions, 85% renewal rates and payback within 90 days.
How SmartScan Drives Monetization
SmartScan is a lightweight, privacy-first DLL or service layer that runs entirely on-device. It delivers privacy and performance tools, contextual engagement and seamless retargeting.
Selective Invitation & Next Steps
The SmartScan Prepay Partner Fund is invitation-only. RealDefense evaluates applicants on product fit, audience size and technical readiness. Interested partners can complete a short pre-qualification form; not all applicants will be accepted.
About RealDefense
RealDefense, based in Pasadena, CA, protects privacy, secures devices and boosts system performance for consumers and small businesses. Its brands include iolo System Mechanic®, iolo Updater™, SUPERAntiSpyware®, MyCleanPC® and Support.com. Through embedded partnerships, RealDefense delivers real-time, on-device intelligence and measurable partner success.
For more information: Alan Wallace of PressContact for RealDefense, pr@realdefen.se, +1.425.691.8757