Akto.io

Akto.io is a cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in API security and agentic security platforms. Founded by Ankush Jain and Ankita Gupta, the company employs around 30 people and has developed the world's first plug-n-play API security platform. This platform integrates seamlessly into development pipelines, allowing security teams and developers to proactively secure APIs during the development process.

The API security platform automatically discovers APIs, detects PII leaks, and tests for business logic flaws. It utilizes machine learning to analyze API traffic in real time, providing automated risk scoring and insights to prioritize vulnerabilities. Additionally, Akto.io offers an agentic security platform that manages and secures AI agents and Multi-Cloud Platforms, ensuring comprehensive visibility and control over these critical environments. The company serves over 1,000 application security teams, including 20 Fortune 100 companies, across various industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology.