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KeyStrike

Dover, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation

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Keystrike is an intent-based security platform that governs AI agents and access to critical systems by cryptographically binding actions, commands, and prompts to an authorized person's physical input, blocking those without "Proven Intent" in real time. It secures remote sessions, agentic work, and third-party access, produces tamper-evident evidence for compliance, and complements existing identity, PAM, and endpoint controls for enterprises such as banks.

Founders & leadership

KeyStrike was founded in 2023 by Ymir Vigfusson.

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Ymir VigfussoninСo-founder and СTOYmir Vigfusson is a computer science professor with multiple cybersecurity exits and 75+ publications and patents spanning networked systems, security, and AI. He is chairman and president of KeyStrike, an intent-based security platform for governing AI agents and protecting access to critical systems.

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023–2025

$5.4MraisedApr 2025 · 51 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ymir VigfussonExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$5.4M
First sale
Apr 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$100KraisedOct 2023 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ymir VigfussonExecutive Officer, Promoter
Amount sold
$100K
First sale
Sep 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does KeyStrike do?
Keystrike is an intent-based security platform that governs AI agents and access to critical systems by cryptographically binding actions, commands, and prompts to an authorized person's physical input, blocking those without "Proven Intent" in real time. It secures remote sessions, agentic work, and third-party access, produces tamper-evident evidence for compliance, and complements existing identity, PAM, and endpoint controls for enterprises such as banks.
Who founded KeyStrike?
KeyStrike was founded by Ymir Vigfusson in 2023.
How much funding has KeyStrike raised?
KeyStrike has disclosed $5.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is KeyStrike headquartered?
KeyStrike is headquartered in Dover, US.