# IronKey

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ironkey

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale, US
- Website: www.ironkey.com
- Total disclosed funding: $25M
- Latest round: Series B (May 4, 2010)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

IronKey Inc. is a company specializing in advanced hardware-encrypted storage solutions that protect sensitive digital data from unauthorized access and breaches.Founded in 2005 in Sunnyvale, US, IronKey Inc. focuses on providing secure data storage solutions. The company raised USD 22 mn in Series B funding on May 4, 2010, led by Bridgescale Partners with involvement from Mohr Davidow Ventures, Leapfrog Ventures, and Crosslink Capital. The firm has completed a total of 5 deals.Kingston IronKey specializes in advanced hardware-encrypted USB drives and external storage solutions designed to safeguard sensitive digital data. The company's product offerings include the Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy series, Keypad series, and D500S USB Flash Drive, utilizing robust encryption standards such as FIPS 140-2 Level 3 and XTS-AES 256-bit encryption. These products are targeted at organizations across sectors like government, healthcare, finance, and education, ensuring secure personal and confidential information. Kingston IronKey’s solutions are marketed in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving clients from small businesses to large enterprises.Kingston IronKey generates revenue primarily through direct sales of its hardware-encrypted storage solutions to businesses and institutions that require high levels of data security. The firm engages in B2B transactions, offering various pricing tiers based on product models and storage capacities. Products like the Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD are aimed at enterprise clients, while the Keypad 200 series caters to users needing military-grade security features. This targeted sales approach enhances data protection across diverse industries.IronKey Inc. intends to utilize the recent USD 22 mn in Series B funding to support its growth initiatives. The company is focusing on designing new products to be launched in the near future, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. Additionally, IronKey aims to expand its presence in new geographic markets, though specific regions targeted for expansion have not been detailed. The funding will help bolster these strategic initiatives and enhance their product offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 4, 2010, $22M — Mohr Davidow Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Leapfrog Ventures, Bridgescale
- Series A, Nov 29, 2006, $2.6M — Leapfrog Ventures, Western Technology Investment

## Investors

- Leapfrog Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/leapfrog-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Western Technology Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/western-technology-investment) — Series A
- Mohr Davidow Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mohr-davidow-ventures) — Series B
- Crosslink Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crosslink-capital) — Series B
- Bridgescale (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bridgescale) — Series B