trustonic
Track on RadarAcquired by EMK Capital · 2020 · news
Hardware-based security for mobile devices and automotive systems
- Total raised
- —
- Employees
- 164
- Founded
- 2011
- Momentum
- 36
Cooling
Data updated August 2026
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trustonic is a cybersecurity company specializing in Endpoint Security, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It employs about 164 people and was acquired by EMK Capital in 2020.
Trustonic provides cybersecurity solutions focused on hardware-based security for mobile devices and automotive systems. The company operates two main business platforms: a Secure Platform that provides secure operating systems and hardware security for mobile devices and automotive applications, and a Telecoms Platform that offers device locking technologies for managing commercial risk and protecting against fraud and theft. In the mobile sector, Trustonic works with device manufacturers and mobile operators to implement security at the hardware level, helping make smartphones more accessible and affordable through their device locking technologies. These solutions enable retailers and resellers to manage commercial risk while protecting against fraud and theft. For the automotive industry, Trustonic partners with automakers and tier one suppliers to secure hardware and expand digital services, ensuring integrity through security implementations. Their solutions are deployed across approximately 2 billion devices and 55 million vehicles globally. Founded in 2012 as a joint venture between ARM, Gemalto, and Giesecke+Devrient, Trustonic is now an EMK Capital portfolio company. The company holds 120 patents and has earned multiple certifications in the cybersecurity industry. Trustonic is a member of key industry bodies including the GSMA and GlobalPlatform. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company operates with teams across Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Asia Pacific.
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When was trustonic founded?▾
trustonic was founded in 2011.
Where is trustonic headquartered?▾
trustonic is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Is trustonic public or private?▾
trustonic is a privately-held company.
How many employees does trustonic have?▾
trustonic has approximately 164 employees.
What does trustonic do?▾
Trustonic provides cybersecurity solutions focused on hardware-based security for mobile devices and automotive systems. The company operates two main business platforms: a Secure Platform that provides secure operating systems and hardware security for mobile devices and automotive applications, an…