Inky

INKY is a cloud-based email security platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision techniques to detect and block zero-day phishing emails and malware. The company's patented technology incorporates sophisticated algorithms to effectively sanitize emails, rewrite malicious links, mitigate sender impersonation, and identify signs of forgery. INKY's solution acts as an additional layer of defense before emails reach the user's inbox, blocking thousands of malicious phishing attempts that incumbent email protection systems fail to catch.

A notable aspect of INKY's approach is its use of interactive banners added to each email, providing users with color-coded warnings, recommendations, and policy guidance. These banners enable users to report suspected phishing attempts with a single click, even from mobile devices. INKY's platform adapts in real-time to evolving threats and offers capabilities such as outbound email scanning for sensitive data, encryption, and sender behavior modeling to detect potential account compromises.

In June 2020, INKY raised USD 20 million in a Series B funding round led by Insight Partners, bringing the total investment in the company to USD 31.6 million at the time. This funding enabled INKY to accelerate its global expansion efforts and further develop its innovation roadmap. The company experienced rapid adoption among large enterprises and witnessed a significant increase in phishing attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Key customers and partnerships

INKY has established partnerships with IT and cybersecurity companies such as Agio, a managed service provider (MSP) headquartered in New York. Agio offers INKY's solution to its customers, citing the informative banners and ease of client onboarding as notable benefits. INKY has also gained traction with notable enterprise customers, including two insurance companies that closed deals with the company in late 2020.