GuardKnox
Automotive E/E Solutions for Software-Defined Vehicles
Startup A Cyber Security Est. 2016
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Total Raised
$24M
A
Last Round
$21M
3 rounds
Investors
10
7 public
Team
8
11-50 employees
Confidence
100/100
News
18
articles
Patents
1
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.
Classification
Sector
Automotive & Mobility TechnologiesAutonomous & ConnectedCyber SecurityNetwork & Infrastructure Security
Core Technology
Platforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target Customer
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing FacilitiesIndustrial EquipmentEngineeringMachineryDiscrete IndustriesAutomotiveCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsConsumer ElectronicsEnterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprisesSMBs & SMEsDefense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityMilitaryCommunication ServicesDiversified Telecommunication Services
Business Model
B2B
Tags
smart-homesoftware-definedsafetydefensemilitarynetwork-securityhardwareautomotiveconnected-vehiclescyber-securityarchitecture
Funding & Events
Mar 2018
Seed $3M
NextLeap Ventures
Jun 2019
A Round $21M
Fraser McCombs Capital (Lead), VectoIQ Acquisition, Faurecia, SAIC, Glory Ventures, NextLeap Ventures, Plug and Play
Jun 2016
Pre-Seed Undisclosed
Allied Investments, Kardan NV, Shay Livnat
News (18)
Jan 30, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-negative
The auto-cybersecurity company files for insolvency after investors withdrew $30 million in planned funding.
InvestmentLayoffsCustomers
Jan 30, 2025 · en.globes.co.il
growth-negative
The Israeli startup, which has raised $60 million, has ongoing liabilities of NIS 11 million that it will struggle to repay without legal arrangements.
LayoffsCustomersInvestment
Jan 30, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-negative
The auto-cybersecurity company files for insolvency after investors withdrew $30 million in planned funding.
InvestmentLayoffsCustomers
Jan 30, 2025 · en.globes.co.il
growth-negative
The Israeli startup, which has raised $60 million, has ongoing liabilities of NIS 11 million that it will struggle to repay without legal arrangements.
LayoffsInvestmentCustomers
Jan 30, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-negative
GuardKnox collapses after raising $60 million, blames war for lost funding | CTech
InvestmentLayoffsCustomers
Jan 6, 2023 · www.helpnetsecurity.com
growth-positive
GuardKnox and Wind River join forces to bring new vehicle features to market - Help Net Security
Partners
Jan 5, 2023 · finance.yahoo.com
growth-positive
GuardKnox Partners with Lattice to Offer Advanced Connectivity Solutions for Automotive Industry
PartnersCustomers
Jan 4, 2023 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
GuardKnox to Exhibit Interactive Technology Demos at CES 2023, Highlighting Next-Generation of Software-Defined Vehicle
PartnersCustomers
May 19, 2020 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
GuardKnox Launches the Cybertech Tier, a New Era for the Global Automotive Supply Chain
Partners
Jan 28, 2020 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
Guardknox Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Optimizing Automotive Cybersecurity to Help OEMs Develop Personalized and Secure Vehicles
PartnersInvestment
Jun 4, 2019 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Automotive Cybersecurity Startup GuardKnox Raises $21 Million
InvestmentExpand
Mar 13, 2019 · www.jpost.com
growth-positive
https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/The-Israelis-who-went-from-securing-fighter-jets-to-protecting-cars-583111
CustomersPartners
Jan 7, 2019 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
GuardKnox Cyber Technologies' Patented Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) Provides Foundation for Future of Secure Subscription-Based Services and Customization of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
PartnersCustomers
Jan 5, 2019 · www.inquisitr.com
N/A
Motorists Are Wrapping Car Key Fobs In Foil For An Important Reason
Aug 13, 2018 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
GuardKnox's Patented Cybersecuity Technologies for Vehicles Earn Acclaim from Frost & Sullivan
CustomersPartners
Nov 30, 2017 · www.fierceceo.com
GuardKnox CEO Moshe Shlisel applies military experience to stop car hacking
Jul 25, 2017 · www.automotiveworld.com
growth-positive
Daimler: Largest European innovation platform brings the best mobility startups to the automotive hub of Stuttgart Automotive World
PartnersExpand
Jun 12, 2017 · www.globes.co.il
growth-negative
Israeli co GuardKnox protects cars from hackers
CustomersInvestment
Details
Product Stage
Customer Development
Employees
11-50
Exact Count
22
District
Center District
Founded
2016
Registrar
515391837
Crunchbase
guardknox
Locations
Ha-Khazon St 2, Ramla, Israel
Neuturmstraße 5, 80331 München, Germany
17177 N Laurel Park Dr, Livonia, MI 48152, USA
Links
Website
www.guardknox.com/
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Admin
Last Update
Apr 8, 2025
Verified by
Yanina Wainscheinker
Claimed
Yes
Missing
markets
Team (8)
Moshe Shlisel
Co-founder & CEO
Founder
Anat Susan Solomon
CFO
Jillian Goldberg
CRO
Jamey Cates
CTO North America
Amy Kirshon
VP R&D
Keren Moskovich
VP of HR
Joe Romeo
Managing Director, USA
Knut Sauer
Group CTO
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