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Apozy

YC W17

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 9 employees · 11 known investors

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Apozy builds Airlock, a browser defense platform that uses native browser isolation to disarm malicious websites at the moment a user clicks a link. It also offers an API backed by a visual threat database to check URLs for malicious content in real time, targeting security-focused enterprises.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSecurityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)

Apozy was founded in 2017 by Erhan Justice.

EJErhan Justice
Erhan JusticeCTOErhan Justice is Founder and CTO of Apozy, which builds Airlock, a browser defense platform that uses native browser isolation to block malicious websites and offers a real-time URL threat-checking API for enterprises.
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Rick DeaconCEO2013–2023

Investors · 11

HBS Alumni Angelslisted by HBS Alumni AngelsPalo Alto · $750K – $2M
Hemisphere Ventures LLClisted by Hemisphere Ventures LLCMckinney

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Resolute Ventureslisted by Resolute VenturesSan Francisco · $1M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Avlok CapitalreportedLynnwood

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Forum VenturesreportedNew York · $50K – $100K

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Onevc Venture Partners LlcreportedSao Paulo

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Telegraph Hill CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Upside PartnershipreportedMill Valley · $500K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Apozy do?
Apozy builds Airlock, a browser defense platform that uses native browser isolation to disarm malicious websites at the moment a user clicks a link. It also offers an API backed by a visual threat database to check URLs for malicious content in real time, targeting security-focused enterprises.
Who founded Apozy?
Apozy was founded by Erhan Justice in 2017.
Who are Apozy's investors?
Apozy's investors include Base Venture Management, Inc., HBS Alumni Angels, Hemisphere Ventures LLC, Resolute Ventures, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Avlok Capital, Forum Ventures and 3 more.
Where is Apozy headquartered?
Apozy is headquartered in San Francisco, US.