SAN JOSE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — June 22, 2022 — Tortuga Logic has officially changed its name to Cycuity, introducing a brand identity that marks a new phase in the company’s growth. Cycuity will expand the scope of its vision to support more holistic product security that builds on its status as a leader in hardware security verification. The evolution comes on the heels of a fresh round of investment; Dorilton Ventures joined Eclipse Ventures and others in a round that brings the company to $12 million in total funding raised.
"The security of hardware is a growing concern for the world's largest semiconductor companies and their major customers, from the beginning of the microelectronic design cycle, through the verification process and into the wider supply chain,” said Daniel Freeman of Dorilton Ventures. “Assurance has been severely disrupted by silicon shortages and other vulnerabilities in recent years. Cycuity is already making great strides in helping the microelectronic industry meet these challenges: systematically mitigating existing weaknesses in the cycle, identifying new ones, and providing quantifiable assurance. Dorilton Ventures is very excited to support the company on the next stage of its journey.”
Demand for semiconductors has surged in recent years, according to McKinsey, with sales jumping more than 20% in 2021, with an estimated 6-8% average annual growth each year through 2030 on its way to a trillion dollar industry. Of that growth, 70% is driven by the automotive, computation and data storage, and wireless industries. At the same time, more companies are recognizing the risks associated with vulnerabilities in hardware. As products grow more complex, so do the threats to security that can undermine customer trust.
“Every component of a product needs to be secure,” said Dr. Andreas Kuehlmann, Executive Chairman, CEO, Cycuity. “We rely on these products, from cars to medical devices to critical infrastructure. Marc Andreessen famously observed that ‘software is eating the world,’ yet we seem to forget that all software runs on hardware, which itself poses security risks. Cycuity aims to make the world a safer place by enabling businesses to ensure all system components are secure, including hardware. We deliver the confidence of comprehensive security.”
Cycuity will become an even more vital part of the product security ecosystem by supporting clear security requirements, verifying them during development, and documenting and certifying them before production. Cycuity can empower commercial enterprises and defense organizations to proactively mitigate risk.
As part of these efforts, Cycuity is currently collaborating with Microsoft to support the U.S. Department of Defense’s Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes using Advanced Commercial Capabilities (RAMP) initiative.“Our work with Cycuity on the RAMP program brings a key hardware security platform to microelectronic chip design for defense technologies,” said Mujtaba Hamid, General Manager, Silicon, Modeling and Simulation, Microsoft. “We look forward to our continued collaboration to help advance critical national security priorities.”
The transformation to Cycuity comes as the company sees increased traction and rapid growth in the commercial market, complementing its thriving business in the defense industry. The new round of funding allows Cycuity to expand its focus as more companies recognize the threat that potential vulnerabilities can pose.
About Cycuity
Cycuity enables efficient and comprehensive security verification throughout the entire lifecycle of hardware product development, so organizations can detect and mitigate vulnerabilities before manufacturing. The company’s Radix™ product line enables rigorous hardware security assurance for all silicon devices, helping companies that build or rely on semiconductors achieve security sign-off faster and reduce risk. Founded in 2014, Cycuity is headquartered in San Jose, California. To learn more, visit www.cycuity.com.
About Dorilton Ventures
Dorilton Ventures is a private investment firm that leads significant minority investments in early- to mid-stage technology companies focused on data-centric segments such as IT infrastructure, data science, and cyber security. https://www.doriltongroup.com
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