Last updated 2026-07-20
- Acquired by OwnBackup, May 2021
Total raised
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Stage
Acquired
Founded
2014
Headcount
2
HQ
Herzliya, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security
About
Merlinx, formerly known as Equus Technologies, is an Israeli spyware firm that specializes in cyber infiltration tools. The company's product portfolio addresses the complex challenges of encrypted messaging and voice-call applications such as WhatsApp, Skype, Viber, and Gmail. Their Apollo platform enables Wifi interception and phishing-based data extraction, capable of infiltrating Android devices to access data, activate GPS tracking, and log keystrokes. Merlinx was acquired by OwnBackup in 2021 and later by Bindecy.
Headcount over time
From 10 (2018-05) to 2 (2024-11) · -8 (-80%) · 6 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Merlinx's primary business?
- Merlinx specializes in developing tailor-made cyber solutions for law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and national security organizations, focusing on encrypted messaging and voice-call applications.
- When was Merlinx founded?
- Merlinx was founded in July 2014.
- What is the current status of Merlinx?
- Merlinx was acquired by Own in May 2021 and is currently inactive.
- Who are the co-founders of Merlinx?
- The co-founders of Merlinx are Matan Markovics (Co-founder & CIO) and Daniel Hanga (Co-founder & CTO).
- What sectors does Merlinx operate in?
- Merlinx operates in the Cyber Security and Security Intelligence sectors.
- What types of customers does Merlinx target?
- Merlinx targets customers in Defense, Safety & Security, National Security, Military, Civil, Security, Public Security, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, and Government & City.
Team · 3
Matan Markovics
Founder · Co-founder & CIO
Daniel Hanga
Founder · Co-founder & CTO
Tal Tchwella
Founder · Co-founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecuritySecurity Intelligence
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityMilitaryCivilSecurityPublic SecurityLaw EnforcementHomeland SecurityGovernment & City
Business model
B2GB2B
Tags
surveillancecyber-intelligenceencryptioncyber-securitycyber-warfarehomeland-securitylaw-enforcement
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| linkedin.com/company/10237300 |
Identifiers & details
| Former names | Equus Technologies |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014-7 |
| Employees (exact) | 2 |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by Own on May 2021 - ceased to operate |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by OwnBackup 2021-05
Radar intelligence
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515050276 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2014-03-09 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 1 — annual_report (1) |
| Registered address | החושלים 4 הרצליה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | דו~ח שנתי |