We turn complex software-usage data into clear intelligence that teams can act on.
About Cylynt
Leading providers of compliance-driven revenue.
Who is Cylynt?
2014Founded
3B+Data events processed
2Purpose-built products
Turning software misuse into intelligence teams can act on since 2014.
Cylynt helps software companies protect intellectual property, strengthen compliance and recover revenue using evidence that supports fair, informed engagement.
We work with software businesses in demanding industries including Electronic Design Automation, Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing, and Computer-Generated Imagery.
SmartFlow turns product telemetry into qualified compliance and revenue opportunities across SaaS, on-premise and hybrid software.
Vaultry gives enterprises visibility into shadow IT, software piracy and risky browser extensions across Windows and macOS endpoints.
Our leadership team
Chris Luijten
CEO and Founder
Chris founded Cylynt in 2014, building on a decade of pioneering work in Software Asset Management and global licensing compliance services. His vision continues to drive our innovation, blending deep industry insight with a passion for sustainable growth – a philosophy reflected in his active support for technology startups and environmental initiatives.
Carl Daly
CTO
With over a decade of experience in enterprise software design and implementation, Carl leads our technological innovation. His background spans critical systems for top-tier financial institutions and robust case management solutions, ensuring our platform delivers data integrity, advanced analytics, and next-generation capabilities.
John Doupe
COO
John brings over 25 years of senior executive experience, specializing in scaling operations for high-growth tech companies. His expertise in optimizing business processes, from SaaS startups to global recruitment, ensures Cylynt’s operational excellence translates directly into efficient, effective solutions.
Our story
-
2014
The foundation
We began as SmartFlow Compliance Solutions in 2014, after identifying a critical market gap – a comprehensive solution to detect, track, and act on unlicensed software usage worldwide.
-
2019
Growth & impact
Our platform quickly proved its power, enabling global sales and license compliance teams to automate complex recovery processes and mitigate piracy.
In just five years, we partnered with some of the world’s largest software companies, achieving an impressive 55% Compound Annual Growth Rate.
-
2020
The switch to Cylynt
As our company and capabilities continued to grow, we proudly rebranded as Cylynt. This change reflected our expanded focus on advanced telemetry, sophisticated analytics, and new solutions specifically designed for SaaS, hybrid, and on-premise license compliance. This year also marked a significant milestone with the welcoming of our first EDA customer.
-
2020
Major data milestones
The impact of our work became increasingly evident in our data. We received over 1 billion data events in our proprietary case management system, clearly showcasing the remarkable scale and effectiveness of our solutions.
-
2022
Introducing Vaultry
We launched Vaultry, a revolutionary product designed to help organizations detect pirated software and Shadow IT directly within their own networks, significantly expanding our overall compliance offerings.
-
2023
Continued Growth
Our data processing capabilities soared during this period. We reached 2 billion data events by mid-2023, and by early 2025, we had successfully hit 3 billion data events, which led to even better matching rates.
We also launched our dedicated SaaS product to specifically address the unique challenges of cloud license misuse.
-
2025
Detecting piracy, ensuring compliance, growing revenue
Today, we continue to help the world’s leading software vendors improve their license compliance strategies. We effectively address piracy and add substantial value to their businesses by helping them find new customers, reduce data loss, and recover significant revenue.
We’re always learning and innovating through continued investment in research and development, just like the evolving threats we combat.