Nord Security

Nord Security is a leading global cybersecurity brand that originated in Lithuania. Founded in 2012 by Tomas Okmanas and Eimantas Sabaliauskas, the company started within the Tesonet business incubator in Vilnius. Over the last decade, it has grown from a single VPN service into a comprehensive suite of digital security tools including NordVPN, NordPass, NordLocker, and NordLayer.

While the brand's operational roots and a significant portion of its research and development remain in Lithuania, Nord Security is structured as a multinational entity to navigate global privacy and business laws. The company is primarily headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, but its formal corporate holding entity, Nord Security (also known as Nordsec Ltd), is incorporated in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its flagship service, NordVPN, is specifically registered in Panama to take advantage of the country's lack of mandatory data retention laws, which supports its strict 'no-logs' privacy policy.

As of 2026, Nord Security remains a privately held company. It reached 'unicorn' status with a multi-billion dollar valuation following major investment rounds from firms like Warburg Pincus, Novator Partners, and General Catalyst. The founders, Okmanas and Sabaliauskas, remain key leaders and major shareholders, steering the company as it continues to expand its reach and consolidate the cybersecurity market, notably through its 2022 merger with fellow VPN provider Surfshark.