Ontic Technologies
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
Ontic is a protective intelligence software platform that unifies cyber and physical security data to help businesses identify, investigate, and manage threats. Ontic Technologies was founded in 2017. The company is led by Lukas Quanstrom. Based in Austin, United States. Team size: 201-500. Total funding raised: $286.7M. Latest round: Series C. Key investors include KKR, Ten Eleven Ventures, JMI Equity, Felicis Ventures, Ridge Ventures, Silverton Partners.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Austin, United States
- Team size
- 201-500
- Total funding
- $286.7M
Value proposition
To provide a unified view of security threats by connecting disparate data sources, enabling proactive threat management and mitigating risks to employees, customers, and assets.
Products and solutions
Ontic Platform (SaaS), Risk Intelligence, Ontic Dispatch (response management & coordination, launched Mar 2026), Incidents, Investigations, and Case Management, Integrated Research, Behavioral Threat Assessments, Risk and Vulnerability Assessments
Unique value
Their platform is unique in its ability to ingest and connect siloed data from various internal and external sources (cyber and physical) to create a holistic, real-time view of potential threats.
Target customer
Corporate and government/public-sector security teams (Fortune 500, emerging enterprises, and U.S. federal agencies), including GSOC, executive protection, investigations, and protective intelligence functions.
Industries served
Technology, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Government / Public Sector, Manufacturing, Retail, Corporate Enterprises
Technology advantage
The core advantage is their AI-powered protective intelligence platform that provides 'Connected Intelligence'. It automates data collection and analysis, allowing security teams to move from a reactive to a proactive stance, identify threats faster, and manage cases more efficiently.
How they differentiate
Ontic differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive protective intelligence platform that unifies real-time and historical data from multiple sources. This allows security teams to proactively identify, investigate, and manage physical threats rather than reacting to them. Their focus is on providing a holistic view of the threat landscape to protect corporate assets and personnel.
Main competitors
Resolver, AlertMedia, ThreatConnect
Key partnerships
Envoy, Genetec, TorchStone Global (preferred partner for family office / UHNW security, Mar 2026), Vertosoft (federal threat intelligence, Oct 2025), Various data and technology partners through their open integration platform
Notable customers
While specific customer names are largely confidential, Ontic is known to serve a range of enterprise clients, including several Fortune 50 companies across various sectors like technology, finance, and energy.
Major milestones
Raised $230M Series C led by KKR (Aug 2025), Achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization (Apr 2026) for public-sector deployments, Named Growth and Innovation Leader in 2026 Frost Radar for Risk Intelligence Solutions; Frost & Sullivan 2026 Company of the Year (4th time), Launched Ontic Dispatch for physical security response (Mar 2026), Strategic partnership with TorchStone Global for UHNW/family office security (Mar 2026)
Growth metrics
As a private company, Ontic's specific growth metrics are not publicly disclosed. However, the substantial $230M raised in its Series C funding round is a strong indicator of significant growth, market traction, and investor confidence.
Market positioning
Ontic is positioned as a leader in the protective intelligence market, specifically targeting enterprise-level clients, including Fortune 500 companies. They are recognized as a key player in the AI-driven corporate security sector, providing advanced software solutions for complex physical security challenges.
Geographic focus
While Ontic is based in Austin, Texas, and has a strong focus on the North American market, the company has expressed intentions for global expansion, supported by its recent significant funding round.
Patents and IP
No public patents were found. The company holds a trademark for 'ONTIC TECHNOLOGIES' registered in 2017.
About Lukas Quanstrom
Before co-founding Ontic, Lukas Quanstrom served as Global VP of Client Success at Sprinklr, where he built and led its customer-facing organization. He holds a BA in Marketing from Olivet Nazarene University and an MBA from DePaul.
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Official website: https://ontic.co