Cigent Technology
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Apr 2021
Total raised
- $7.6M
Investors
- 3
About Cigent Technology
Cigent Technology is based in Fort Myers, US, and was founded in 2018 by John Benkert, who has a history of leading technology ventures.Cigent Technology specializes in providing advanced data security solutions tailored for government and enterprise environments. The company’s core offerings include a suite of certified storage drives and software designed to protect sensitive data at rest, particularly in edge computing scenarios. These products incorporate layered security measures, such as AES 256-bit full drive hardware encryption, pre-boot authentication, and multifactor authentication, ensuring comprehensive protection against unauthorized access and data breaches.S. Intelligence agencies, Defense services, and the defense industrial base, with notable partnerships involving leading device OEMs like Dell, HP, Getac, and Panasonic.Cigent Technology generates revenue through direct sales of its data security products to government and enterprise clients, as well as through partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and storage solution providers. Transactions typically occur on a B2B basis, where organizations procure Cigent’s flagship products—such as Cigent PBA (pre-boot authentication) and Cigent FDE (full disk encryption)—to fulfill their data protection mandates. The company’s pricing structure is based on the complexity and features of the deployed solutions, with offerings designed to meet specific requirements such as NSA CSfC (Commercial Solutions for Classified) compliance. The company is focused on expanding its product offerings and is designing new solutions aimed at enhancing data protection for its clients. Additionally, Cigent aims to enter new geographic markets, particularly in Europe and Asia, by 2023, to increase its global footprint and meet the rising demand for secure data storage solutions.
Who invested in Cigent Technology
3 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Series A
Apr 21, 2021
Amount
$7.6M
Investors
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Who invested in Cigent Technology?
Cigent Technology has 3 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Cigent Technology raised?
Cigent Technology has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Cigent Technology last raise money?
Cigent Technology's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Apr 2021.
What does Cigent Technology do?
Cigent Technology is based in Fort Myers, US, and was founded in 2018 by John Benkert, who has a history of leading technology ventures.
Where is Cigent Technology headquartered?
Cigent Technology is headquartered in Fort Myers, US.
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