GuardKnox

GuardKnox is an automotive technology company specializing in cybersecurity and software-defined vehicles.

Cyber Security
Active
Series A Ramla, Israel Founded 2016
Last updated 2026-07-20
Total raised
$24.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2019-06
Stage
Series A
Founded
2016
Headcount
27
HQ
Ramla, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security

About

GuardKnox is an Israeli automotive technology company that develops cybersecure, scalable, and high-performance computing platforms for the automotive industry. The company offers comprehensive end-to-end solutions combining software and hardware to protect smart and autonomous vehicles from cyber threats. Their technology is based on cybersecurity approaches used in defense aviation, and their products enable added connectivity, infotainment services, applications, and vehicle customization. GuardKnox aims to facilitate the 'smartphonization' of vehicles by providing secure and flexible electronic architectures. GuardKnox is the automotive industry's first Cybertech Tier supplier, consolidating components and applications from other Tier suppliers into integrated products that are high-performing, cost-effective, and secure by design.

Funding history · 2 rounds · $24.0M total

2019-05
A Round $21.0M
★ Fraser McCombs CapitalSAICFaureciaPlug and PlayGlory VenturesNextLeap VenturesVectoIQ Acquisition
2018-02
Seed $3.0M
★ NextLeap Ventures

Headcount over time

From 20 (2019-02) to 15 (2026-03) · -5 (-25%) · 17 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
750 2019-02 2026-03

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

Moshe Shlisel
Founder · CEO & Co-Founder
Dionis Teshler
Founder · CTO & Co-Founder
Idan Nadav
Founder · VP R&D & Co-Founder

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
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)

External links

Websiteguardknox.com/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/17883057
Facebookfacebook.com/GuardKnox-Cyber-Technologies-Ltd-68728608478264
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC54BkHB4xY0SQAW3Axi19BQ

Identifiers & details

Legal nameGuardKnox Cyber Technologies Ltd.
Founded2016-1
Employees (exact)27
OfficesMünchen; Livonia

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO3

Web history (Wayback)

Domainguardknox.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains10

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)515391837
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2016-02-09
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)yes
Last annual report2022
Active charges / liens0
Registry events1 — violation (1)
Registered addressהחזון 2 רמלה

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2026-06-25עדכון הפרה