Keyavi

About Keyavi

Keyavi is a data security firm that provides technology to make data self-protecting, intelligent, and self-aware. The company was founded in March 2020 by Elliot Lewis, a cybersecurity expert with an extensive background that includes roles such as chief security architect at Dell, director of security at Cisco, and CISO at Merrill Lynch. This experience in protecting valuable intellectual property for major corporations directly informs Keyavi's core mission. The company, formerly known as Encryptics, is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and also has a presence in Durango, Colorado, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

The company operates in the cybersecurity market, specifically focusing on data-centric security for clients including businesses, government entities, and organizations in sectors like media and entertainment, hospitality, gaming, and financial services. Its business model is primarily subscription-based, with pricing structured in tiers based on the number of users. Revenue is also generated through one-time infrastructure costs for on-premise deployments and partnerships. Keyavi has secured significant funding, including a Series A round of $13 million in August 2022 and has raised approximately $58 million in total.

Keyavi's core offering is a patented technology that embeds security directly into data files themselves, allowing them to be protected at rest, in transit, and in use. This is delivered through a suite of products, including an API, client software, mobile apps, and a web client. A key feature is the ability for a data owner to maintain control over their data indefinitely, regardless of where it is stored or who possesses it. The technology infuses data with multiple layers of AES-256 encryption and policy-based controls. This allows owners to dynamically grant, revoke, or change access permissions in real-time. Unique selling points include geofencing capabilities, which restrict data access to specific geographic locations, and advanced forensics that provide a detailed audit trail of all access attempts. This approach allows organizations to share information confidently, knowing the protection is embedded within the data itself.