Software escrow provider, ESCROWSURE, has been acquired by APP Solutions.
APP Solutions, a European group leader in technology due diligence and software IP protection, has acquired ESCROWSURE, South Africa’s foremost software escrow provider, in a move that brings global tools and standards to the African software and compliance market.
The acquisition marks a strategic step for both companies, combining APP Solutions’ structure dedicated to protecting innovation and software investments with ESCROWSURE’s trusted local delivery and 20-year footprint in Southern Africa. ESCROWSURE clients now gain access to advanced cybersecurity assessments, IP audits, AI maturity reviews and code-level analytics to support investment, regulatory and continuity priorities.
Vaultinum, a subsidiary of APP Solutions, has been named Technology Advisory Firm of the Year 2025 by Private Equity Wire, recognised for its expert-led technical due diligence platform that combines automated code analysis with human-led insight. ESCROWSURE, now also part of the APP Solutions group, supports major financial institutions, including ABSA, Discovery, Sanlam and Old Mutual. With over two decades of experience, ESCROWSURE brings deep operational knowledge of risk, governance and regulatory compliance across critical software systems used by blue-chip corporates.
“This is a transformative moment for ESCROWSURE and our clients,” said Anthony Watson, CEO of ESCROWSURE. “APP Solutions brings not only world-class expertise, but also a shared commitment to business continuity, IP protection, and global regulatory alignment. Our clients can now access global standards and local support in a single partnership.”
There are no changes to existing client agreements, local teams, or operational delivery. ESCROWSURE will continue to operate under its own brand and leadership, with expanded service offerings now available through APP Solutions’ international group infrastructure.
