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In 2017, Axonius was born out of the ideas of Dean Saisman, Ofri Shur, and Avidor Bartov. The trio, united by their service in the Israel Defense Forces’ intelligence division, founded a company to solve cybersecurity problems. Based in bustling New York City, the company has an R&D unit in Tel Aviv.

At its core, Axonius offers a platform for managing cybersecurity assets. This platform provides a panoramic view of an enterprise’s digital assets, identifies potential vulnerabilities, and strengthens security protocols. The platform’s versatility is evident in its compatibility with over 200 security and management tools.

In a short period of time, the company has attracted the attention of investors. An initial seed round of $4 million in 2017 was followed by a $13 million Series A round in 2019 and a $58 million Series B round the following year. To date, the company’s financial inflow has surpassed $195 million.

By 2021, the company’s staff had expanded to more than 200 professionals worldwide. This exponential growth was also reflected in its value, which reached a staggering $1.2 billion that year. Names such as the New York Times, Schneider Electric, and AppsFlyer stand out among its esteemed clients.

Axonius has gained fame and recognition. Its innovative approach earned the company the title of Most Innovative Startup at the 2019 RSAC Innovation Sandbox competition. CNBC included them in the Upstart 100 list in 2020. The dynamism of the company’s leadership, especially CEO Dean Saisman, was recognized with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 New York award.