What is Axiado?
Axiado Corporation, founded in San José, California, in 2017, is a pioneering security processor company. It is redefining hardware root of trust through advanced hardware-based security technologies, notably incorporating per-system AI. Axiado's innovative solution, featuring its Secure Vault boot system and Secure AI engine, is designed to eliminate security breaches at the perimeter of existing cloud infrastructures and networks. The company's focus on AI-driven hardware security positions it at the forefront of addressing evolving cybersecurity threats.
How much funding has Axiado raised?
Axiado has raised a total of $215.9M across 5 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$10M
Series A
$900K
Series B
$20M
Series B
$25M
Series C
$160M
Unspecified (2019): $10M with participation from Orbit Venture Partners
Series A (2020): $900K, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2021): $20M supported by Dave Welch, Dick Kramlich, and Orbit Venture Partners
Series B (2021): $25M featuring Orbit Venture Partners
Series C (2025): $160M backed by Prosperity7 Ventures, Nosterra.com, Crosslink Capital, and Orbit Venture Partners
Key Investors in Axiado
Prosperity7 Ventures
Prosperity7 Ventures, the diversified growth fund of Aramco Ventures, invests globally with a long-term view in breakthrough technologies and transformational business models aimed at creating vast prosperity and positive impact.
Nosterra.com
NosTerra Ventures supports entrepreneurs tackling grand challenges in technology, science, education, and policy, focusing on systemic issues and promoting change for a sustainable future.
Crosslink Capital
Crosslink Capital partners with early-stage founders to build category-defining companies, providing seed and Series A investments and leveraging its proprietary network, Alpha, for portfolio support.
What's next for Axiado?
The recent major enterprise-level funding and strategic investment indicate Axiado is poised for significant scaling and market expansion. This capital infusion will likely fuel further research and development into its AI-driven security processors, enhance its go-to-market strategies, and potentially broaden its customer base. Axiado's trajectory suggests a strong focus on solidifying its position as a leader in hardware-based security solutions, particularly for cloud infrastructures and enterprise networks.
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