afero
Secure IoT platform for smart device connectivity and management.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 50
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Joe Britt
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Series C · $52.9M · 2021
About
At the heart of Afero lies a deeply ingrained mission to make the world's connected devices both intelligent and profoundly secure. The company's culture is built on the foundation of solving the complex, often frustrating, challenges associated with the Internet of Things. Afero's team, comprised of seasoned veterans from industry giants like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, fosters an environment of innovation and excellence. This collective expertise is channeled into creating a seamless and secure IoT platform that empowers manufacturers to bring their products to market faster and with greater reliability. The team thrives on tackling the hard problems, from firmware and hardware to cloud infrastructure and mobile application development, ensuring a secure-by-design philosophy is embedded in every layer of their technology stack. Afero's culture is one of collaboration and continuous learning, where engineers are encouraged to explore diverse technology stacks and contribute meaningfully to the company's growth. They are creators and problem-solvers, passionate about building best-in-class technology that scales to millions of users. The company values a security-first mindset, a commitment that is evident in their extensive patent portfolio and their recognition as an 'IoT Security Platform of the Year'. By simplifying the complexities of IoT, Afero not only accelerates innovation for its partners but also enhances the end-user experience, making the promise of a truly smart and secure connected world a tangible reality. This dedication to security and simplicity is what drives the Afero team to change the world, one connection at a time.