Akita Overview
Akita keeps smart homes safe from emerging risks and hackers with proven technology supported by a decentralized community of guardians. The product is an instant, plug-in privacy device that is connected to a LAN port on the user's router. Akita scans the homeowner's network and immediately shuts it down if any threats are detected. When threats are detected, the homeowner is instantly notified and the company's on-call privacy experts are available 24/7 to remotely preserve and restore the homeowner's privacy when needed. Akita uses threat intelligence, behavioral analysis, and machine learning without slowing the connection. Akita was developed by HighIoT.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$900KApr 2018
$1.9MJan 2017
$1.9MJan 2019
Latest News
growth-positive
odix and AKITA Announce Merger Creating a Holistic Approach for Zero-Trust Security
odix, a leading provider of advanced malware prevention solutions, announces its merger with AKITA, a renowned technology company specializing in Zero-Trust and network security solutions. The merger brings together two innovative forces in the cybersecurity industry, allowing them to offer comprehensive and cutting-edge Zero-Trust cybersecurity solutions to their customers. As part of the merger, odix will integrate AKITAs team of cybersecurity professionals to strengthen its development and customer support capabilities. The combined capabilities of odix and AKITA will empower organizations to effectively detect, prevent, and respond to advanced cyberattacks.
PartnersManagement Changes
growth-positive
Akita is an Instant Wi-Fi privacy solution for Smart Homes
BD Software Distribution Pvt. Ltd. (BD Soft) is bringing Akita, a Smart Home IoT Security Device, to the Indian market. Akita is a cybersecurity device that protects all devices connected to a wireless network at home. It uses military-grade security protection and scans for unusual activity, shutting it down without slowing the network. If a threat is found, Akita notifies the user and provides expert support. The device is powered by the Akita Cloud platform, which detects security threats in real-time and monitors IoT behavior. Akita also has a smartphone app for device management. The product is available for purchase on Amazon and in leading retail stores for Rs 9,000.
Customers
growth-positive
BD Soft Launches Akita IoT Security Device For Smart Homes In India
BD Soft has launched its latest cyber IoT device - Akita for Indian markets. Akita is a smart home IoT security device that protects all devices connected to a wireless network at home. It uses military-grade security protection, scans for regular activity, and analyzes mysterious behavior. If a threat is found, it immediately shuts it down and alerts the user. Akita is powered by the Akita Cloud platform and has a smartphone app for device management. It is the only SaaS platform with a 24x7 security operation center for smart homes and real-time hacking detection.
Customers
Akita connected home Wi-Fi security watchdog review - The Gadgeteer
growth-positive
AKITA Protects Smart Home Devices From Attackers & Malware
HighIoT, the manufacturer of the AKITA Smart Home Station, aims to protect smart home devices from attacks and malware. The product utilizes the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) security method to analyze network traffic and ensure smart devices only connect to appropriate IP addresses or servers. Unlike competing systems, the IPS method does not scan the data traveling on the network, ensuring user privacy. The device also incorporates custom machine learning algorithms to learn the habits and security needs of the homeowner. HighIoT is offering the AKITA Smart Home Station for $99 on Indiegogo, with an estimated shipping date of June 2018.
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| Sector | Cyber Security |
Funding
| Total funding | $1M |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | Acquired |
| Rounds | 3 |
| Investors | 3 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | akita.cloud/ |
| Careers | Careers page |
| App Store | App Store |
| Google Play | Google Play |
Locations
Kfar Monash, Israel
Torenstraat 8, 5142 ET Waalwijk, Netherlands
2040 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, California, USA
Photos & Videos
3 item(s)
Akita Business
Business models
B2B, B2C, B2B2C
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Cyber SecurityNetwork & Infrastructure SecurityTarget Customer
Enterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprisesSMBs & SMEsCore Technology
Platforms & InterfacesSoftwareTags (14)
service-providerspatent-pendingartificial-intelligencecyber-securityiot-securityiot-platformbehavior-analyticsblockchainmobile-applicationsmachine-learningthreat-intelligenceiotispsmart-homeGeographic Markets
GlobalAkita Financials
$1M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
Undisclosed
Last funding
Acquired
Funding stage
3
Total rounds
3
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$900KApr 2018
$1.9MJan 2017
$1.9MJan 2019
Private Equity Funding
Seed
Jan 2019
Undisclosed
Raz Alon
Crowdfunding
Apr 2018
$900K
Indiegogo
Undisclosed Round
Jan 2017
$1M
AltaIR Capital
Public Offering / Exit
MNAEvent
Jun 2023
Undisclosed
Akita Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$900KApr 2018
$1.9MJan 2017
$1.9MJan 2019
All Events
Seed
Jan 2019
Undisclosed
Raz Alon
Crowdfunding
Apr 2018
$900K
Indiegogo
Undisclosed Round
Jan 2017
$1M
AltaIR Capital
MNAEvent
Jun 2023
Undisclosed
Akita News
7 articles
growth-positive
odix and AKITA Announce Merger Creating a Holistic Approach for Zero-Trust Security
odix, a leading provider of advanced malware prevention solutions, announces its merger with AKITA, a renowned technology company specializing in Zero-Trust and network security solutions. The merger brings together two innovative forces in the cybersecurity industry, allowing them to offer comprehensive and cutting-edge Zero-Trust cybersecurity solutions to their customers. As part of the merger, odix will integrate AKITAs team of cybersecurity professionals to strengthen its development and customer support capabilities. The combined capabilities of odix and AKITA will empower organizations to effectively detect, prevent, and respond to advanced cyberattacks.
PartnersManagement Changes
growth-positive
Akita is an Instant Wi-Fi privacy solution for Smart Homes
BD Software Distribution Pvt. Ltd. (BD Soft) is bringing Akita, a Smart Home IoT Security Device, to the Indian market. Akita is a cybersecurity device that protects all devices connected to a wireless network at home. It uses military-grade security protection and scans for unusual activity, shutting it down without slowing the network. If a threat is found, Akita notifies the user and provides expert support. The device is powered by the Akita Cloud platform, which detects security threats in real-time and monitors IoT behavior. Akita also has a smartphone app for device management. The product is available for purchase on Amazon and in leading retail stores for Rs 9,000.
Customers
growth-positive
BD Soft Launches Akita IoT Security Device For Smart Homes In India
BD Soft has launched its latest cyber IoT device - Akita for Indian markets. Akita is a smart home IoT security device that protects all devices connected to a wireless network at home. It uses military-grade security protection, scans for regular activity, and analyzes mysterious behavior. If a threat is found, it immediately shuts it down and alerts the user. Akita is powered by the Akita Cloud platform and has a smartphone app for device management. It is the only SaaS platform with a 24x7 security operation center for smart homes and real-time hacking detection.
Customers
Akita connected home Wi-Fi security watchdog review - The Gadgeteer
growth-positive
AKITA Protects Smart Home Devices From Attackers & Malware
HighIoT, the manufacturer of the AKITA Smart Home Station, aims to protect smart home devices from attacks and malware. The product utilizes the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) security method to analyze network traffic and ensure smart devices only connect to appropriate IP addresses or servers. Unlike competing systems, the IPS method does not scan the data traveling on the network, ensuring user privacy. The device also incorporates custom machine learning algorithms to learn the habits and security needs of the homeowner. HighIoT is offering the AKITA Smart Home Station for $99 on Indiegogo, with an estimated shipping date of June 2018.
CustomersExpand
growth-positive
This device warns you if your smart home has been hacked
Tel Aviv-based company HighIoT has developed Akita, an intrusion protection system (IPS) that focuses on IoT threats. Akita plugs into a home router and monitors devices running on various protocols, disconnecting compromised devices and notifying managed services providers. HighIoT uses blockchain technology to store device profiles, ensuring the immutability of the database. The company plans to create a network of security experts and developers, called HighIoT Guardians, who will be paid with digital tokens for building profiles. HighIoT raised over $900,000 on IndieGogo and Kickstarter to develop the Akita device, and will soon distribute devices to its 12,000 backers. The company also plans to sell its IPS system on Amazon.
CustomersInvestment
Growth-Positive
Be Safe with HIGHIoT: An Interview with the CEO, Igor Rabinovich
HighIoT Ltd, a cybersecurity company, has partnered with Amazon to distribute its Akita IoT security device. The company was founded in 2016 in response to a major attack on DNS Service Provider, DYN. HighIoTs mission is to protect IoT device users and secure personal data and user profiles of smart home consumers. The company has plans to sell its product to the public in 2018 and is currently planning production. The Akita device has been certified as unhackable by Israeli security experts.
Partners
Akita Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 5 |
| Team members | 3 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 102/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 515558443 |
| Crunchbase | highiot-akita |
| Creator | Natalia Golczar |
| Creator email | ngolczar@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Updater email | yanina.wainscheinker@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-08-29T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2018-01-04T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |
| Status detail | Acquired by odix on Jun, 2023 |