BitArmor Systems
Seed Round in 2005
BitArmor Systems was a security software company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in information-centric data security solutions. The company developed an integrated encryption technology designed to protect data across various devices, catering primarily to mid-market businesses. Its offerings included cloud-based encryption solutions for USB drives, email attachments, and disk encryption, as well as file and disk encryption for laptops, desktops, storage servers, and other media. BitArmor's focus on comprehensive data protection positioned it as a notable player in the cybersecurity landscape until its acquisition by Trustwave Holdings, Inc.
Bantu Inc., established in 1999, specializes in providing secure, scalable instant communication solutions tailored for government, commercial, finance, technology, healthcare, and education sectors. The company's flagship product, Bantu EnterpriseIM, is a XMPP standards-based platform offering secure one-to-one messaging, group chats, online conference rooms, and presence management. It also provides solutions like EnterpriseIM Alert for urgent situation awareness, EnterpriseIM Plus for application integration, and EnterpriseIM Mobile for secure mobile connectivity. Additionally, Bantu offers consulting services in cloud computing, data engineering, managed services, and software development practices. With strategic partnerships with prominent organizations such as Lockheed Martin, Oracle, and Northrop Grumman, Bantu serves as a trusted provider for secure real-time communication, including cross-agency enterprise-level collaboration for government entities like the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force.