Axiom Security
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
Axiom is a Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform providing just-in-time access to cloud infrastructure, SaaS applications, databases, and containers. Axiom Security was founded in 2021. The company is led by Itay Mesika. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Team size: ~20 employees (at acquisition). Total funding raised: $10 million ($7M Seed Dec 2022 + $3M additional). Latest round: Seed Round. Key investors include S Capital.
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Team size
- ~20 employees (at acquisition)
- Total funding
- $10 million ($7M Seed Dec 2022 + $3M additional)
Value proposition
Simplifies and secures privileged access by eliminating standing privileges and automating just-in-time access, reducing security risks and overhead.
Products and solutions
Unified Privileged Access Management Platform, Just-in-Time Access Control for Cloud, SaaS, Databases, Kubernetes, Automated Access Workflows, Standing Privilege Discovery and Remediation
Unique value
Axiom's just-in-time and secure-by-default access model automates the full access lifecycle for ephemeral infrastructure, differing from traditional PAM with standing privileges.
Target customer
Security, IT, and engineering teams in organizations with modern cloud and DevOps environments requiring secure access management.
Industries served
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, E-commerce
Technology advantage
Platform designed for modern cloud complexities reduces attack surfaces and manual overhead, simplifying compliance and auditing.
How they differentiate
Delivers precise just-in-time access for cloud, SaaS, containers, and databases with simpler, secure workflows compared to traditional PAM.
Main competitors
SailPoint, Aembit, Torsion
Key partnerships
Okta (Acquirer), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, Various Identity Providers and ticketing systems
Notable customers
Not publicly disclosed
Major milestones
2021: Founded by Itay Mesika (Israeli Air Force veteran) and Ilan Dardik, December 2022: Emerged from stealth with $7M Seed led by S Capital, Raised additional $3M (total $10M), Developed modern PAM platform for cloud-native infrastructure, 2025: Acquired by Okta for $100 million, Product integrated into Okta's Privileged Access offerings
Growth metrics
Not publicly disclosed
Market positioning
Positioned as a modern PAM solution simplifying and securing workforce access to modern infrastructure with secure-by-default workflows.
Geographic focus
Based in Tel Aviv, Israel with a global market focus.
Patents and IP
No publicly available patents reported.
About Itay Mesika
Co-Founder & CEO at Axiom Security. Previously Senior Product Manager at Microsoft leading security products, and Product Manager at Adallom, a cloud security startup acquired by Microsoft.
Official website: https://www.axiom.security/