Valutis Technologies builds Gardiel, a hardware-enforced
backup gateway for ransomware-resilient recovery.
We block execution at the write path and restore clean systems in seconds.
Homomorphic storage and analysis keep data non-executable while you
verify, search, and enforce – our core differentiator.
Valutis Technologies builds trustworthy data resilience for a world where ransomware targets production and backups alike. Our approach starts at the backup layer, where recovery must be provable, instant, and free from guesswork. We design for board-level assurance, so organizations can demonstrate availability and integrity at any time.
With Gardiel we turn recovery into a deterministic control that stands up to audits, insurance scrutiny, and real-world incidents.
"You've developed the holy grail of cybersecurity."
Prof. Dr. Petra Haferkorn, Computer Science (IT Security Management)
"Best Cybersecurity Startup."
Jury of Startup OpenAir 2025
Introducing GARDIEL
Pure Protection.
Zero Compromise.
GARDIEL is a hardware-anchored gateway that sits between production and backup and blocks execution at the write path. The system creates continuously current, immutable states that are verifiably clean and can be restored in seconds. Existing backup platforms remain in place, so adoption does not require rip and replace or operational disruption.
Barrier, obfuscation, redundancy, recovery. A one-way gateway ingests data, transforms the bitstream to remove execution paths, stores versioned states, and restores cleanly on demand.
More than 350 patent claims across four families and three functional prototypes underscore the defensibility and maturity of the approach. The result is air gap grade protection delivered at operational speed.
Ransomware now compromises production and backups, turning recovery into a board-level risk. Teams need provable integrity and dependable uptime, not best-effort restores.
Security begins at backup.
Investment
Invest in immunity.
Own the upside.
Financing round of €1.5 million for an 18-month runway.
We are opening our round to accelerate certification, execute pilot programs, and enter the market with a repeatable Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) model.
Capital will be used to finalize hardware, complete certifications, internationalize patents, and scale customer onboarding. Investors gain exposure to a category where measurable risk reduction, defensible intellectual property, and predictable recurring revenue align. If you believe recovery should be provable, instant, and anchored in hardware, this is the moment to join.
Evidence and IP – More than 350 patent claims across seven families and three functional prototypes in operation. Independent recognition strengthens credibility with auditors, insurers, and procurement.
Market and Model – Initial focus on upper midsize companies in mission-critical environments. Hardware-as-a-Service provides predictable recurring revenue with standardized packages and target COGS control.
Investment Invitation – We are building the new standard for trustworthy data resilience. If you believe recovery should be provable, instant, and anchored in hardware, join Gardiel now.
Core Team
Meet the founders.
Execution first.
Alexander Haunhorst
Managing Director
Lecturer and serial founder with over
twenty years in his own IT consultancy;
as CEO and CTO he drives product
decisions and provides hands-on
technical leadership for the team.
Benjamin Ohmer
IP-Security
Patent attorney and mechanical
engineer with a focus on product
development; he defines the patent
strategy and safeguards the intellectual
property behind our inventions.
Michael Kett
Finance
Angel investor, trained banker,
and authorized signatory with exit
experience; he oversees organizational
and commercial operations and guides
structure, finance, and governance
through scale-up.
The founding team combines deep cybersecurity and systems engineering with patent strategy, company building, and operational scale-up. Leadership brings decades of hands-on delivery in complex environments and a track record of translating hard technology into customer outcomes.
Advisors from storage and adjacent industries keep product, compliance, and go to market aligned, so execution moves with clarity and pace.
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