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title: "About VPN.com"
description: "VPN.com is an independent VPN review platform and premium domain brokerage. Learn our story, research approach, recognition, and how to contact our team."
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VPN.com is an independent research and review platform helping people find trusted privacy and security solutions. We also operate as a premium domain brokerage, connecting businesses with category-defining domain names.

We are not a VPN provider. We research, test, and review VPN services so you can make informed decisions.

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    <span class="block text-2xl font-extrabold text-heading">188K+</span>
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    <span class="block text-2xl font-extrabold text-heading">$100M+</span>
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### Our Founder

VPN.com was founded by Michael Gargiulo.

The journey to VPN.com began with a four-year worldwide search to acquire the domain — a $976K investment that reflected a commitment to building something lasting in the privacy space.

Today, VPN.com serves as a trusted resource for consumers and businesses navigating the crowded VPN market.

**Connect with Michael:**
[Forbes Council](https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Michael-Gargiulo-Founder-CEO-VPN-com/b10d7310-79e4-4777-b2e1-d109989ef708) · [Entrepreneur.com](https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/michael-gargiulo) · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vpn.com)

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### What We Do

**VPN Research & Reviews**
We provide in-depth, independent analysis of VPN services to help users choose solutions based on facts, not marketing.

**Premium Domain Brokerage**
We facilitate domain acquisitions for businesses and entrepreneurs seeking memorable, brandable domains. Our team has supported millions in transactions.

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### Recognition

Our founder, Michael Gargiulo, is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and has been interviewed by the Atlanta Small Business Network.

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### Contact

**Media inquiries**
[pr@vpn.com](mailto:pr@vpn.com) | (855) 876-3278

**Press coverage**
[PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news/vpn.com/)

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  <p class="text-muted italic text-base leading-relaxed">Thank you to God, our family, and our team.</p>
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    <p class="text-heading font-bold text-lg">Michael Gargiulo</p>
    <p class="text-muted text-sm">Founder & CEO, VPN.com</p>
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