Keyfactor
The Leader in Trust Infrastructure for AI and Machines
About Keyfactor
Founded in 2001, Keyfactor is one of the world’s leading trust infrastructure companies, helping enterprises secure public key infrastructure (PKI), machine identities, digital certificates and cryptographic assets across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. The company manages billions of machine identities every year for more than 2,500 customers worldwide, serving 50% of the largest banks in the US and Europe, 80% of leading US retailers, and over 40% of Fortune 100 companies.
Keyfactor has become a strategic cybersecurity partner for highly regulated industries including financial services, healthcare, telecom, government and technology. Customers such as ServiceNow, Schneider Electric, RSA Security and GRENKE use the platform to eliminate certificate-related outages, modernise PKI operations and accelerate security automation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Keyfactor do?
Keyfactor provides trust infrastructure software that helps enterprises manage PKI, machine identities, digital certificates, cryptographic keys, and post-quantum security across cloud, on-premises, IoT, and AI environments.
Who founded Keyfactor?
Keyfactor was founded as Certified Security Solutions (CSS) in 2001 by Ted Shorter and Kevin von Keyserling before rebranding to Keyfactor in 2018.
How much funding has Keyfactor raised?
Keyfactor has announced more than $1.21 billion in disclosed funding, including a $77 million growth round in 2018, a minority investment from Sixth Street in 2023, and a strategic investment exceeding $1 billion in 2026.
What is Keyfactor's valuation?
Keyfactor was valued at approximately $1.3 billion following Sixth Street Growth's minority investment announced on 24 October 2023. The valuation for its July 2026 strategic investment was not publicly disclosed.
Why is Keyfactor important for AI and quantum security?
Keyfactor helps organizations secure machine identities, automate certificate lifecycle management, and prepare cryptographic infrastructure for AI workloads and future post-quantum cryptography standards.
Who are Keyfactor's investors?
Keyfactor's major investors include Summit Partners, Insight Partners (formerly Insight Venture Partners), and Sixth Street Growth.
