PKI Solutions, a Portland, Oregon-based provider of public key infrastructure and digital certificate management software, has received a strategic growth investment from Arthur Ventures to accelerate product development and expand in the digital trust and cybersecurity market.
The company said the financing and partnership with Arthur Ventures will provide additional capital and strategic support to advance its product roadmap, drive continued innovation in identity security, and expand adoption of its PKI posture management offering among enterprise and public-sector organizations.
PKI Solutions said it is focused on building the emerging “PKI Posture Management” category through its flagship platform, PKI Spotlight, which delivers real-time visibility, compliance assurance, and security intelligence across complex PKI environments. The company said it is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, positioning the platform as an enterprise-grade tool for certificate and key lifecycle management at a time when organizations face increasing identity infrastructure complexity and emerging cryptographic transitions.
With the new investment, PKI Solutions said it plans to broaden its go-to-market strategy, enhance customer success resources, and pursue new vertical opportunities where secure identity management is mission-critical. The company also said it will leverage Arthur Ventures’ operational expertise and network to strengthen technology partnerships and support adoption across enterprise and public-sector clients, while continuing to expand PKI Spotlight capabilities and help customers prepare for post-quantum cryptography readiness.
Needham & Company served as exclusive financial advisor to PKI Solutions on the transaction. Stoel Rives served as legal counsel to PKI Solutions, and Gunderson Dettmer served as legal counsel to Arthur Ventures.
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“With Arthur Ventures’ investment, it’s clear that the pioneering work we have done in creating the PKI Posture Management category with PKI Spotlight is a recognized critical need in the enterprise. Together, we will move faster toward a future where PKI Posture Management is as foundational as identity and endpoint security. Our customers know us for our innovation with PKI Spotlight, deep PKI subject matter expertise, and exceptional customer experience; this partnership strengthens all of it. This investment enhances our ability to help enterprises address Post Quantum Cryptography readiness in meaningful ways and for continued expansion of PKI Spotlight capabilities,” said Mark Cooper, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PKI Solutions.
Mark Cooper, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, PKI Solutions
“We are excited to partner with Mark and the entire PKI Solutions team as they continue shaping the emerging PKI Posture Management category at a time when digital trust has never been more critical for enterprises and governments worldwide. PKI Solutions has earned the confidence of its customers, and we are thrilled to provide growth capital to support their continued success.” said Andrew Heim, General Partner at Arthur Ventures.
Andrew Heim, General Partner, Arthur Ventures
