The Signal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to developing open-source privacy technology that protects free expression and enables secure global communication. It was founded in 2018 by Moxie Marlinspike and WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton with an initial funding of $50 million. The foundation oversees the development of the Signal Messenger app, which is renowned for its state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption and commitment to user privacy, operating entirely on donations without advertisements or user data monetization.

Founded in

Canada