GuardKnox

Automotive E/E Solutions for Software-Defined Vehicles

Cyber Security
Active
Series A Ramla Founded 2016
Total raised
$24.0M
Last: Series A 2019-06
Stage
Series A
Founded
2016
Headcount
22
HQ
Ramla
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 · 2 rounds · $24.0M total

2019-06
Series A $21.0M
2018-03
Seed $3.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is GuardKnox's primary focus in the automotive industry?
GuardKnox is an automotive technology company that develops products to address challenges in next-generation E/E architecture and enable software-defined vehicles.
When was GuardKnox founded?
GuardKnox was founded in January 2016.
What was GuardKnox's most recent funding round, and how much was raised?
GuardKnox's most recent funding round was a Series A in June 2019, which raised $21,000,000. Lead investor was Fraser McCombs Capital.
What is the total amount of funding GuardKnox has raised to date?
GuardKnox has raised a total of $24,000,000 across its funding rounds.
What is the current employee count for GuardKnox?
GuardKnox currently has 22 employees.
Where are GuardKnox's offices located?
GuardKnox has offices in Ramla, Israel; München, Germany; and Livonia, Michigan, USA.
What significant operational challenge did GuardKnox face in January 2025?
In January 2025, GuardKnox filed for insolvency after investors withdrew $30 million in planned funding, leading to ongoing liabilities of NIS 11 million.
What was a key partnership announced by GuardKnox in January 2023?
In January 2023, GuardKnox partnered with Lattice to offer advanced connectivity solutions for the automotive industry.
What recognition did GuardKnox receive from Frost & Sullivan in January 2020?
In January 2020, GuardKnox was applauded by Frost & Sullivan for optimizing automotive cybersecurity to help OEMs develop personalized and secure vehicles.

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

Tags

smart-homesoftware-definedsafetydefensemilitarynetwork-securityhardwareautomotiveconnected-vehiclescyber-securityarchitecture