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Provider of hardware security IP and software for advanced system-on-chip components deployed in Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile devices.

Cyber Security
Acquired by ARM
Acquired Kfar Netter, Israel Founded 2000
LinkedIn
Last updated 2026-07-20
Total raised
$20.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2013-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2000
Headcount
80
HQ
Kfar Netter, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security

About

Sansa Security, formerly Discretix Technologies, was an Israeli company that developed security solutions for cellular devices and flash memory. It offered a unified, scalable security solution across IoT and mobile platforms, enabling secure interactions and removing the need for mutual trust between parties. The company's technology included hardware security IP that complemented ARM TrustZone and trusted software security IP running in TrustZone-based Trusted Execution Environments to protect code and data assets. Sansa Security's embedded cyber-security system helped expand protection of network-connected devices. The company's products covered a wide variety of threat models and use cases including Platform Security, PlayReady DRM, Link Protection, and Premium Trusted Applications.

Funding history · 2 rounds · $20.0M total

2012-12
D Round Undisclosed
★ S Capital VC
2006-12
C Round $20.0M
★ SFK★ Accel★ Pitango VC★ Eurocom Group★ Poalim Ventures★ Sequoia Capital★ Genesis Partners

Headcount over time

From 126 (2016-05) to 6 (2025-10) · -120 (-95%) · 2 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
1260 2016-05 2025-10

Q&A

What is Sansa Security's primary business?
Sansa Security provides a unified, scalable security solution for IoT and mobile platforms, enabling secure interactions and new business models between customers, suppliers, and technology partners.
When was Sansa Security founded?
Sansa Security was founded in October 2000.
What was Sansa Security's former name?
Sansa Security was formerly known as Discretix.
How many employees does Sansa Security have?
Sansa Security has 51-200 employees.
What is Sansa Security's total funding raised?
Sansa Security raised a total of $20,000,000 across its funding rounds.
Which investors participated in Sansa Security's 2007 funding round?
In January 2007, investors including Poalim Ventures and Accel participated in.
When was Sansa Security acquired and by whom?
Sansa Security was acquired by ARM in July 2015.
What is Sansa Security's primary sector?
Sansa Security's primary sector is Cyber Security.

Team · 3

Gal Salomon
Founder · Co-Founder
David Deitcher
Founder · Co-Founder
Limor Albaz
Founder · Co-Founder

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityEndpoint Security
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprises
Business model
B2B

Tags

hardwaremobile-securityiotcyber-securitydrmsemiconductorssmart-mobility
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External links

LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sansa-security
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiKzABsKOC56C2ctFBz4Cjg

Identifiers & details

Legal nameDiscretix Technologies
Former namesDiscretix
Founded2000-10
Employees (exact)80
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by ARM on Jul 2015 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by ARM 2015-07 $85.0M

Radar intelligence

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)513018770
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2000-10-04
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2025
Active charges / liens0
Registry events2 — people (1), annual_report (1)
Registered addressזרחין אלכסנדר 24 רעננה

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2025-10-29עדכון בעלי תפקידים
2025-11-05דו~ח שנתי