Exein secures cybersecurity deal with MediaTek
MediaTek teams up with Exein to boost cybersecurity across various chip-based industries.
Italian cybersecurity startup Exein has signed an agreement with Taiwan’s MediaTek to embed its security technology into the chipmaker’s Genio platform. The partnership will provide advanced security features for billions of chips used in mobile, home, automotive, and healthcare industries worldwide.
Exein expects its technology to be implemented in over 3 billion devices as a result of the deal. The partnership, valued at more than 5 million euros, is projected to double in worth by 2028. The company views MediaTek as a key strategic partner and sees this collaboration as a step towards expanding into automotive and robotics sectors globally.
Italy has been striving to foster a stronger tech startup ecosystem, and this agreement marks a significant milestone. Exein previously raised $15 million in Series B funding and counts major companies like Daikin, Seco, and Kontron among its clients.
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