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Based in Dublin, Ireland, Akeero is a business-to-business software company that provides an automated threat modeling and security design platform for cloud-native environments. The subscription-based platform integrates directly into existing DevOps workflows, enabling software engineers and security architects to visualize complex infrastructure, identify potential vulnerabilities, and apply necessary compliance controls before writing any code. Operating with a small team of fewer than 25 employees, the enterprise software-as-a-service startup secured approximately $2.2 million in total seed funding across multiple rounds before ultimately entering liquidation in February 2025. Prior to its closure, the company's financial backers included prominent venture capital firms and institutional investors such as Sequoia Capital, OpenOcean, Elkstone Partners, and Enterprise Ireland. Akeero was originally founded in 2020 by Ciaran O'Keeffe, Anthi Gilligan, and Stuart Cameron following their participation in the National Digital Research Centre accelerator program.
Akeero has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
Akeero has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Akeero is a technology company specializing in an automated security design platform tailored for cloud-native environments. Its platform enables development and security teams to collaboratively design secure cloud infrastructure and applications faster and more efficiently, embedding security and compliance requirements early in the software development lifecycle—before any code is written. Akeero serves cloud-native developers and DevOps teams, helping them visualize cloud infrastructure, identify threats in real-time, and apply best practice security controls. This addresses the critical challenge of securing complex cloud environments while accelerating development speed. The company has demonstrated growth momentum with reported revenue around $8.2 million and backing from notable investors such as Sequoia Capital[1][2][3].
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Ireland, Akeero was co-founded by Ciaran O'Keeffe (CEO), Anthi Gilligan (CISO), and Stuart Cameron (COO), all bringing deep expertise in cloud security and finance from prior roles at Forcepoint and other tech firms. The idea emerged from their experience as security architects recognizing the need for automated, integrated security design tools that fit seamlessly into DevOps workflows. Early traction included a private beta phase starting around 2021, with ongoing development and preparation for commercial launch as of 2023[2][5].
Akeero rides the growing trend of cloud adoption and the increasing complexity of securing cloud-native infrastructures. As organizations migrate to cloud environments, the demand for automated, integrated security solutions that fit into agile DevOps processes is rising sharply. The timing is critical as security breaches and compliance requirements become more stringent, and manual security design becomes untenable. Akeero’s platform addresses these market forces by simplifying secure cloud infrastructure design, thus influencing the broader ecosystem by enabling safer, faster cloud deployments and helping to close the gap between development speed and security assurance[1][2][3].
Looking ahead, Akeero is positioned to expand its commercial presence beyond private beta and scale its platform capabilities, potentially integrating with more cloud providers and automation tools. Trends such as increased cloud migration, DevSecOps adoption, and regulatory compliance pressures will shape its growth trajectory. Its influence may evolve from a niche security design tool to a foundational platform for secure cloud infrastructure development, driving industry standards for automated security embedding in cloud-native applications. Continued innovation and strategic partnerships will be key to sustaining momentum and broadening impact[2][3][6].
Akeero has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Akeero's investors include Acrobator Ventures, DST Global, Oak HC/FT, Point72 Ventures, Stash Ventures, Third Prime, Tomahawk.VC, Valar Ventures, Cornelius Walter, Victor Jacobsson.
Akeero has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in July 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | $1M Seed | — | Acrobator Ventures, DST Global, OAK HC/FT, Point72 Ventures, Stash Ventures, Third Prime, Tomahawk.vc, Valar Ventures, Cornelius Walter, Victor Jacobsson | Announced |
