The Strategic Future of System Security: Our Investment in Gardiyan

In a world where technology evolves rapidly and corporate digital infrastructures grow increasingly complex, security is no longer just an operational requirement; it has become a key determinant of business continuity, regulatory compliance, and institutional risk management. In this context, we are pleased to welcome Gardiyan, a company developing original technologies in the system security domain, into our portfolio.

Founded in 2019 in Ankara, Gardiyan has developed an AI-supported system security platform that enables end-to-end management of all digital assets within an organization—including computers, servers, network components, and mobile devices.

Gardiyan’s platform:

• Makes all IT assets visible and manageable from a single screen,

• Unifies the entire infrastructure within a continuously updated inventory structure,

• Detects security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and risks in real time,

• Ensures operational integrity in highly regulated and critical sectors such as banking, energy, finance, and public institutions.
  

These capabilities position Gardiyan not merely as a security software provider but as a technology that functions as a strategic control center for organizations.

Our decision to add Gardiyan to our portfolio was shaped by the company’s technical competence, sectoral experience, and balanced growth potential. Developing system security solutions that meet regulatory requirements demands both strong engineering capability and field expertise—an area with relatively limited specialization even among technology companies. Gardiyan’s platform demonstrated the ability to address these needs effectively.

In addition, the company’s experience in high-demand sectors such as banking, energy, and public services—where uninterrupted operations and strict compliance are essential—played an important role in our assessment. Naturally, the steady global growth of the system security market and the limited number of producers in this space further strengthened our view that Gardiyan holds meaningful potential in international markets.

Gardiyan aims not only to deliver a security solution but to enable the centralized and intelligent management of complex IT infrastructures.

Its “One Platform, Full Control” approach positions the company beyond traditional cybersecurity software.

As APY Ventures, we believe this vision has the potential to evolve into a strong global brand emerging from Türkiye. We are excited to support Gardiyan’s international expansion efforts, strategic partnerships, and global scale-up journey. Investment Team: Necmeddin Zahid Şirin - Investment Lead Doğukan Çetin, Burcu Oduncu - DD Support