WISeKey is a cybersecurity company using blockchain, AI, IoT technologies, and security to counterfeit fraud of bankcard and transactions.
WISeKey is a global cybersecurity company currently deploying large scale digital identity ecosystems with a patented process. WISeKey’s Swiss-based cryptographic Root of Trust (“RoT”) provides secure authentication and identification in both physical and virtual environments for the Internet of Things, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence. The WISeKey RoT serves as a common trust anchor to ensure the integrity of online transactions among objects and between objects and people.Their integrated vertical trusted platform combines a range of chips with software applications that cater to their customers’ security and business needs. The software includes proprietary technology developed by the company such as, RoT and Public Key Infrastructure (“PKI”). These technologies are offered as part of standalone products, as well as on the fully integrated Vertical Trusted Platform that enables WISeKey clients to manage their digital identity, information, and communications in a seamless process housed by complementary technology and products. They enable their clients to adapt to a changing device landscape without compromising their digital security. The rapid growth and proliferation of internet based devices, as well as people’s dependence on them for personal and business needs, precipitated the connectivity of digital devices. However, such connectivity creates numerous opportunities to alter or manipulate digital footprints. They believe that their integrated products provide the most comprehensive solution to these gaps in cybersecurity and data protection. The core of WISeKey’s Vertical Trusted Platform is based on their Cybersecurity SaaS business, also known as managed PKI services, and on their Semiconductor chips.
Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
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Jun 29, 2021 | Post-IPO Debt | $22M | — | — | — | Detail |
Dec 8, 2020 | Post-IPO Debt | $15.50M | 1 | Alpha Blue Ocean | — | Detail |
Aug 10, 2020 | Post-IPO Debt | $5M | 1 | Crede CapitalGroup | — | Detail |
May 19, 2020 | Post-IPO Debt | Fr10M | 1 | — | — | Detail |
May 19, 2020 | Post-IPO Debt | $10M | — | — | — | Detail |
Investor Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round |
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Alpha Blue Ocean | Yes | Post-IPO Debt |
Crede CapitalGroup | Yes | Post-IPO Debt |
Saudi Crown Holding | Yes | Series G |
Nice & Green SA | — | Post-IPO Debt |
GVA Capital | — | Series Unknown |
Global Equity Partners Beteiligungs-Management | — | Series Unknown |
The Global Emerging Markets Group | — | Series Unknown |
32 Ventures | — | Series Unknown |
Baltimore Technologies | — | Funding Round |
WISeKey has had 1 exits. WISeKey most notable exits include Arago
Date | Company Name | Exit Type | Industry | |
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Feb 1, 2021 | Arago | M&A | Artificial Intelligence | Detail |
WISeKey has acquired 3 organizations. Their most recent acquisition was OpenLimit on Jul 25, 2016. They acquired OpenLimit for 0.