# AironWorks Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aironworks-co

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.aironworks.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.8M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 30, 2024)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Founded in 2021 by Ani Terada and Gonen Krak, and based in Tokyo, Japan, Aironworks Co., Ltd. operates as a developer of artificial intelligence-based phishing awareness solutions for businesses. In August 2024, AironWorks Co., Ltd. raised JPY 450 million in venture funding from SBI Investment, Salesforce Ventures, and Shizen Capital with participation from All Star SaaS Fund. As of 2024, the firm operates from locations in Japan (HQ) and Israel. 

AironWorks provides a cybersecurity training platform focusing on countering social engineering and targeted attacks. The platform uses AI to simulate realistic cyberattacks based on real-time company data and trends. This approach ensures continuous training for employees to recognize and mitigate potential threats. The platform automates the generation of attack scenarios and provides detailed analysis and follow-up training.

The company intends to use the August 2024 funding to expand the AI cybersecurity platform and accelerate regional expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 30, 2024, $3M — SBI Investment, Salesforce Ventures, Shizen Capital, All Star SaaS Fund
- Seed, Nov 11, 2021, $0.8M — Nippon Venture Capital, Japan Venture Capital Association, BEENEXT

## Investors

- Nippon Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nippon-venture-capital) — Seed
- Japan Venture Capital Association — Seed
- BEENEXT (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/beenext) — Seed
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series A
- Salesforce Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/salesforce-ventures) — Series A
- Shizen Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shizen-capital) — Series A
- All Star SaaS Fund — Series A
