# GuardKnox Cyber Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/guardknox-cyber-technologies

- Industry: Automobiles, Other Vehicles & Parts
- Headquarters: Rosh HaAyin, Israel
- Website: www.guardknox.com
- Total disclosed funding: $21M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 4, 2019)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

GuardKnox Cyber Technologies Ltd. focuses on offering innovative electronic and electrical solutions for the automotive industry, emphasizing cybersecurity and software-defined vehicles.GuardKnox was founded in 2016 in Rosh HaAyin, Israel, to develop advanced automotive technology solutions. The company has been involved in 2 deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on June 4, 2019. GuardKnox raised USD 21.00 mn in Series A funding, led by FM Capital and including investors such as Allied Minds, CyberTech Systems and Software Inc., and Faurecia. The CEO and founder, Moshe Shlisel, has been pivotal in steering the company's vision and strategies.GuardKnox specializes in developing advanced automotive electronic and electrical (E/E) products and solutions for the software-defined vehicle market. Their key offerings include the CommEngine™, a single-chip automotive secured routing and switching hardware solution that enhances routing efficiency significantly. Other products, such as the Secure SOA Framework and Communication Lockdown™ technology, are designed to tackle challenges in next-generation E/E architectures, particularly for automotive applications focusing on flexibility and scalability. These solutions target OEMs and automotive suppliers, supporting the shift towards centralized architectures in Europe and North America.GuardKnox generates revenue through B2B partnerships with automotive manufacturers and suppliers, offering a business model centered around subscription-based services and licensing agreements for their core products. Their offerings, including the CommEngine™ and Communication Lockdown™, enable clients to enhance their E/E architectures and software capabilities. The pricing structure is designed to accommodate OEMs' production schedules and technology integration needs, solidifying their revenue through ongoing partnerships with leading automotive brands.In June 2019, GuardKnox raised USD 21.00 mn in Series A funding, which will be utilized to expand the Research and Development team, support global expansion plans, and establish subsidiaries in strategic locations. The company aims to launch new products aligning with the software-defined vehicle trend, targeting expansion in specific markets across Europe and North America by 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 4, 2019, $21M — Faurecia, Allied Minds, Plug and Play, FM Capital, Kardan Communications Ltd., Glory Ventures, SAIC Capital, VectoIQ, NextLeap Ventures, CyberTech Systems and Software Inc.
- Series A, Mar 12, 2018 — Plug and Play

## Investors

- Plug and Play (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/plug-and-play) — Series A
- Faurecia — Series A
- Allied Minds (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/allied-minds) — Series A
- FM Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fm-capital) — Series A
- Kardan Communications Ltd. — Series A
- Glory Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/glory-ventures) — Series A
- SAIC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/saic-capital) — Series A
- VectoIQ (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vectoiq) — Series A
- NextLeap Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nextleap-ventures) — Series A
- CyberTech Systems and Software Inc. — Series A