GuardKnox

Automotive E/E Solutions for Software-Defined Vehicles

Cyber Security
Active
Series A Ramla, Israel Founded 2016
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$24.0M
Last: 2019-06
Stage
Series A
Founded
2016
Headcount
22
HQ
Ramla, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security

About

GuardKnox is an automotive technology company developing products that address key challenges in next-generation E/E architecture and enable software-defined vehicles.

GuardKnox's high-performance, service-oriented, customizable, and secure-by-design products usher in the "smartphonization" of next-generation vehicles. GuardKnox's SOA framework middleware solution and developer tool suite shorten the complexity and time-to-market for automotive applications and updates. The CommEngine guarantees high throughput and ultra-low latency, enabling the move to next-generation E/E architectures.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $24.0M total

Q&A

What is GuardKnox's primary business?
GuardKnox is an automotive technology company that develops products to address challenges in next-generation E/E architecture and enable software-defined vehicles.
Where is GuardKnox headquartered?
GuardKnox is headquartered in Ramla, Israel.
When was GuardKnox founded?
GuardKnox was founded in January 2016.
How many employees does GuardKnox have?
GuardKnox has 11-50 employees.
What is GuardKnox's total funding to date?
GuardKnox has raised a total of $24,000,000 USD.
When was GuardKnox's most recent funding round and who were the lead investors?
GuardKnox's most recent funding round was in June 2019, with Fraser McCombs Capital as a lead investor.
Who are the co-founders of GuardKnox?
The co-founders of GuardKnox are Moshe Shlisel, Saeed Amidi, and Dionis Teshler.
What is GuardKnox's primary sector?
GuardKnox's primary sector is Cyber Security.
Does GuardKnox have any international offices?
Yes, GuardKnox has offices in München, Germany, and Livonia, Michigan, USA.

Team · 3

Founder · Co-founder & CEO
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Founder · FOUNDER AND CEO AT PLUG AND PLAY
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Dionis Teshler
Founder · Co-founder (No longer with the company)

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Automotive & Mobility TechnologiesAutonomous & ConnectedCyber SecurityNetwork & Infrastructure Security
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing FacilitiesIndustrial EquipmentEngineeringMachineryDiscrete IndustriesAutomotiveCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsConsumer ElectronicsEnterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprisesSMBs & SMEsDefense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityMilitaryCommunication ServicesDiversified Telecommunication Services
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

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smart-homesoftware-definedsafetydefensemilitarynetwork-securityhardwareautomotiveconnected-vehiclescyber-securityarchitecture
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