What is Viakoo?
Viakoo Inc., based in Mountain View, California, USA, is at the forefront of securing and managing the complex landscape of connected enterprise devices. The company's agentless Viakoo Action Platform is designed to provide comprehensive visibility, operational continuity, and robust security for distributed, unmanaged, and IoT environments. By automating critical cyber hygiene tasks such as firmware updates, password management, and certificate rotation, Viakoo elevates the security posture and system performance of connected devices to meet stringent enterprise IT expectations, thereby mitigating risk and reducing operational costs.
How much funding has Viakoo raised?
Viakoo has raised a total of $10.7M across 3 funding rounds:
Debt
$350K
Debt
$308K
Series A
$10M
Debt (2020): $350K with participation from PPP
Debt (2021): $308K led by PPP
Series A (2021): $10M supported by Stanley Black & Decker, Blue Fog Capital, PivotNorth Capital, and Shasta Ventures
Key Investors in Viakoo
Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker is a global diversified industrial company known for its broad portfolio of tools, outdoor equipment, and engineered fastening systems. It designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of hand tools, power tools, storage solutions, and related accessories for professionals, tradespeople, and consumers, while also supplying industrial solutions for infrastructure, automotive, aerospace, and construction markets.
PivotNorth Capital
PivotNorth Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage technology companies. They provide funding and strategic support to innovative startups, helping them to scale and succeed in competitive markets.
Blue Fog Capital
Blue Fog Capital is an investor participating in the funding round. Further details on their specific investment focus are not publicly available.
What's next for Viakoo?
With its recent major strategic investment, Viakoo is poised to accelerate its growth and expand its market reach. The company's focus on automated device cyber hygiene and securing the IoT attack surface aligns with the increasing demand for robust cybersecurity solutions in an increasingly connected world. This backing will likely fuel further innovation in its platform, enhance its go-to-market strategies, and strengthen its position as a key player in enterprise IoT security. The company's trajectory suggests a continued emphasis on scaling its operations to meet the growing needs of businesses seeking to ensure their connected devices are fully visible, operational, and secured.
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