Germany-based embedded security company Emproof has closed a funding round led by Auriga Cyber Ventures, with SecFund joining as a new investor and existing backers High-Tech Gründerfonds and TIN Capital expanding their commitments.
The company said the capital will support international expansion while strengthening sales operations, compliance initiatives and product development. Emproof also plans to expand compliance frameworks, including pursuing ISO 27001:2022 certification, while continuing to build out its product platform.
Emproof focuses on protecting embedded systems directly at the binary level, enabling companies to defend firmware and algorithms from reverse engineering, tampering and cyberattacks. The technology is designed to secure devices even when the original source code is unavailable, making it particularly useful for protecting legacy systems.
The Bochum-based deep-tech company originated from Ruhr University Bochum, the Max Planck Institute and the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security. It operates across several markets including automotive, industrial and medical technology, as well as defence and aerospace, where it collaborates on European Defence Fund projects with integrators including Kongsberg and Rheinmetall.
Alongside the funding announcement, the company said Marc Schieder joined as CEO in early January 2026 and will lead the transition from a research-driven startup to a scalable enterprise SaaS organization. Schieder previously served as Managing Director at DRACOON, now part of Kiteworks.
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“Companies invest years and millions in developing their firmware and algorithms – and lose that know-how within minutes through reverse engineering. We make sure that doesn’t happen: Your genius. Preserved.”
Marc Schieder, CEO, Emproof
“Our decision to reinvest and lead this round reflects our strong conviction in emproof’s exceptional technology and team. With Marc Schieder joining as CEO, a new chapter begins — focused on accelerating commercial growth and scaling internationally. We are proud to support emproof as it builds a global leader in embedded security.”
Geoffroy Rosset, Managing Partner, Auriga Cyber Ventures
