Lavasoft
| Company type | Private limited company |
|---|---|
| Founded | Germany (1999) |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Products | Adaware antivirus Lavasoft Digital Lock Lavasoft File Shredder Ad-Aware Web Companion Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox |
| Parent | Avanquest (Claranova) |
| Website | www |
Adaware, previously known as Lavasoft, is a software development company that produces spyware and malware detection software, including Adaware. It operates as a subsidiary of Avanquest, a division of Claranova.
Adaware's headquarters are in Montreal, Canada, having previously been located in Gothenburg, Sweden since 2002. Nicolas Stark and Ann-Christine Åkerlund established the company in Germany in 1999 with its flagship Adaware antivirus product. In 2011, Adaware was acquired by the Solaria Fund, a private equity fund front for entrepreneurs Daniel Assouline and Michael Dadoun, who have been accused of selling software that is available free, including Adaware antivirus prior to acquiring the company itself.