ginlo provides a fully encrypted, GDPR‑compliant messaging platform for professional use, offering end‑to‑end encrypted chat, audio/video calls, and file sharing hosted on German servers. Its web‑based Management Cockpit enables administrators to provision users, control licenses, and enforce security policies across organizations without technical expertise, helping sectors like healthcare, legal, education, and public administration communicate securely and cost‑effectively.
Funding
$17.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Organizations that handle sensitive information—such as patient records, legal documents, or internal corporate data—often rely on standard messaging tools that lack strong encryption, centralized control, and compliance with data‑protection regulations. This exposes them to cyber‑attacks, data leaks, and regulatory penalties.
Solution
ginlo Business provides a fully encrypted, GDPR‑compliant messaging platform designed for professional use. All communications are end‑to‑end encrypted with industry‑grade algorithms and hosted on servers located in Germany, ensuring data never leaves the jurisdiction. A web‑based Management Cockpit lets administrators provision users, assign licenses, and enforce security policies across the organization in minutes, integrating with common MDM solutions. The app supports real‑time chat, audio/video calls, file sharing (including self‑destructing messages), and QR‑code contact verification, all without requiring technical expertise. By eliminating third‑party tracking and advertising, ginlo reduces attack surface and operational costs while maintaining a familiar, intuitive user experience.
Target Audience
Primary customers are enterprises, medical practices, law firms, public authorities, schools, and non‑profit organizations that require secure, compliant communication for staff, clients, patients, or members.
Features
- End‑to‑end encryption for all messages, calls, and file transfers, with no server‑side access by the provider
- Centralized Management Cockpit for automated user provisioning, license control, and policy enforcement
- Integration with standard Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems for device‑level security
- Secure audio and video conferencing, including live‑video appointments for healthcare and legal use cases
- File sharing of any format, with optional self‑destructing or delayed delivery options
- QR‑code based contact verification and optional Touch ID unlock for added authentication
- No tracking, profiling, or advertising; revenue from business licenses funds a free, family‑focused private version
- Pricing at €3.57 per user license per month, with scalable volume discounts