What is Viakoo?
Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Viakoo specializes in cyber hygiene for connected devices, providing an agentless platform that ensures IoT environments are continuously operational and secure. The company addresses the significant challenge of managing unmanaged devices by automating firmware updates, password management, and certificate renewals. By elevating the security posture of these devices to meet rigorous enterprise IT expectations, Viakoo effectively reduces risk and operational costs for its customers. Its market position is defined by its ability to provide 100% visibility into distributed networks, a critical requirement for modern organizations facing an expanding IoT attack surface.
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
A global diversified industrial leader that provides a broad portfolio of tools and engineered fastening systems, focusing on innovation in connected technologies and infrastructure solutions.
PivotNorth Capital
A venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology companies, providing strategic support and capital to help innovative startups scale within competitive markets.
Blue Fog Capital
Undisclosed investor participating in the funding round.
What's next for Viakoo?
With the recent influx of capital, Viakoo is poised to deepen its market penetration and enhance its technological infrastructure. The strategic focus will likely center on expanding its automated cyber hygiene capabilities to support increasingly complex enterprise ecosystems. As the threat landscape for IoT devices continues to evolve, the company is expected to leverage this investment to refine its risk mitigation protocols and scale its operations to meet the demands of global enterprises. By maintaining its focus on visibility and automated remediation, Viakoo is set to remain a pivotal force in the cybersecurity industry, driving innovation in how organizations secure their connected assets.
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