BlueSprig, the fresh alternative to software, today announced $10 million in Series A funding from IDG-Accel's China Growth Fund, and a series of lightweight utility apps intended to boost the security, privacy, performance and efficiency of personal devices. Now available in beta, AirCover provides advanced security for iOS and Android devices, protecting users from loss, theft, viruses, malware or other threats. The apps are available for download at www.bluesprig.com.

BlueSprig is led by serial entrepreneur, CEO and co-founder Jason Johnson, managing partner at Founders Den, co-founder of Rethink Books, former vice president of marketing for Global IP Solutions (acquired by Google) and previous co-founder and CEO of InterQuest Communications (acquired by Darwin Networks).

"Technology has changed the way we work, learn and play in countless positive ways, but it has also introduced new risks and complexities that most consumers aren't prepared to handle," said Johnson. "Our goal is to put the 'personal' back in personal computing by giving users the tools to make their digital lives simpler, faster and safer. I appreciate the support of IDG-Accel to bring a new class of apps to market that truly fulfills consumers' needs while leveraging the best resources of China and Silicon Valley."

Despite the increasing security threats targeted at mobile devices, consumers continue to place a tremendous amount of personal data on their phones and tablets - everything from passwords to photos, business documents and financial information. AirCover protects mobile devices by scanning every app that is downloaded for malware and spyware, provides remote data backup in the cloud, optimizes and extends battery life, cleans and boosts device performance, helps locate a device if lost or stolen, and keeps loved ones safe with GPS tracking, communication and notification tools. It is available today in beta for Android devices, including 2 GB of free storage. An iOS version will be available in early 2012, along with additional features and storage.

As part of today's announcement, BlueSprig is also releasing full versions of its system utility tools, JetBoost and JetClean, which were launched in beta earlier this year. JetBoost ensures top PC performance by automatically prioritizing and ending processes as well as providing three boost modes - game, work and custom - to best meet the demands of user activities. JetClean optimizes and protects PCs by removing registry errors, deleting junk files, removing invalid shortcuts, cleaning activity traces such as cookies, surfing history, auto-fill passwords and traces of other programs to protect users' privacy, and much more. Both apps are available for Windows-based PCs.

BlueSprig is headquartered in San Francisco with a development center in Chengdu, China led by successful entrepreneur Hugo Dong.

"Jason and Hugo bring a proven track record of experience, innovation and energy to everything they do, and a unique ability to translate emerging trends into revenue-driven ventures," said Young Guo, General Partner at IDG-Accel. "We're excited to be working with such a talented team and look forward to their continued success."

For more information on AirCover, JetBoost or JetClean or to download BlueSprig products, visit: www.bluesprig.com.

To view the online media kit and download screenshots, visit: www.bluesprig.com/pressroom/pressroom.html.

About BlueSprig

BlueSprig puts the 'personal' back in personal computing. With powerful, lightweight, easy-to-use utility apps, BlueSprig is the fresh alternative to software, at home or on the go - your one-stop shop for security, privacy, performance and efficiency. Led by successful entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and China, BlueSprig has offices in San Francisco and Chengdu, China. For more information, visit: www.bluesprig.com.

About IDG-Accel China Fund

IDG-Accel China Fund is managed by IDG Capital Partners, which, as a leading investment team in China, was among the first to introduce foreign venture capital investment into China in the early 1990s. Since then it invested in around 200 diverse successful portfolios, such as Baidu, Sohu, Tencent, Soufun, Ctrip, Home Inns, Hanting and Kanghui. Over 60 portfolios have successfully completed IPO or M&A. IDG-Accel China Fund primarily focuses on leading companies in consumer products, franchise services, internet and wireless application, new media, education, healthcare and new energy sectors.