Chunk Works

What Chunk Works does

Chunk Works is a Dutch private cybersecurity company (operating as Skaly B.V., headquartered in Rotterdam) that sells a sovereign intelligent data infrastructure platform called QuSec. The software encrypts, fragments, and distributes data across multiple independent cloud, on-premise, or hybrid locations using post-quantum cryptography, hybrid key generation, distributed ledger technology, zero-knowledge/client-side encryption, and autonomous self-healing data recovery. By ensuring no single entity or jurisdiction holds total cryptographic authority over the data, the platform is positioned to deliver ransomware immunity, data sovereignty under regimes such as the US CLOUD Act, and forward-compatibility with post-quantum threats. The product is deployed as a software overlay on existing infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, on-premise, hybrid, edge) without requiring hardware replacement or cloud migration.

The company targets regulated, data-intensive verticals including Government, Healthcare, Legal, Finance, Retail, Logistics, and Education, with positioning anchored on regulatory compliance (NIS2, DORA, CRA, EU AI Act, Data Act, HIPAA, FERPA, PCI-DSS, GDPR). Revenue is generated through annual or multi-year software subscription licenses (12-month terms with auto-renewal), usage-based fees for consumption/throughput/storage, and professional services for implementation. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, a self-serve 30-day free trial (PLG), and a multi-tier partner program spanning resellers, MSPs, technology partners, and consultancies. Marketing relies on a content blog, LinkedIn/X social presence, press releases, industry event participation (ONE Conference, CyberSecurityVisie.NL, European Blockchain Sandbox), and partner co-marketing.

The company operates with a 1-10 person team under a Skunk Works-inspired model. Funding to date is non-dilutive, comprising a CIF-NL grant from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK) and European Commission and an undisclosed strategic investment from advisor/shareholder Johan van der Ende (formerly of PGGM, Nationale Nederlanden, CBRE, and ING). Strategic partnerships include Blue NAP Americas (Caribbean/LATAM distribution), IT2grow and Protinus IT (cybersecurity resellers), the Dutch Data Center Association, PKI Consortium, TNO, and regional agencies (Innovation Quarter, ROM InWest, dcypher). Two named enterprise reference customers are Datanext Group (Netherlands cloud services) and Blue NAP Americas (Tier-IV Pan-Caribbean data center).

Name

Chunk Works

Legal name

Skaly B.V.

Website

https://chunkworks.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chunk Works is a Dutch cybersecurity company selling QuSec, a sovereign data infrastructure platform that fragments, encrypts, and distributes data across cloud and on-premise environments. It serves regulated verticals including Government, Healthcare, Legal, Finance, Retail, Logistics, and Education with post-quantum-ready, ransomware-immune security.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Quantum Data Security Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault) (HDABAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum Cloud Security, Identity & Compliance (HDAGAIAF), Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)

Keywords

• Post-quantum cryptography
• Data sovereignty software
• Zero-knowledge security
• Distributed data protection
• Quantum-resistant encryption

Headquarters

HQ city

Haarlem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription Licenses: Annual or multi-year subscription licenses for the QuSec/Chunks Works platform. License Term defaults to 12 months with automatic renewal unless terminated with 2 months notice. Fees based on services and licenses purchased, non-refundable.
2. Usage-Based Fees: Certain services billed based on consumption, throughput, or storage utilization. Customer agrees to pay Usage Fees accrued per Order Form or applicable rate card. Chunk Works may invoice in arrears or require pre-purchase of usage credits.
3. Professional Services: Implementation assistance, configuration guidance, troubleshooting, and best practices consulting provided upon purchase of applicable fees as specified in Order Form.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Chunk Works develops and sells quantum-resistant data security software (QuSec) that encrypts, fragments, and distributes data across multiple independent cloud, on-premise, or hybrid environments. The platform provides ransomware immunity, post-quantum crypto-agility, and a zero-knowledge architecture deployed as a software overlay on existing infrastructure without requiring hardware replacement or cloud migration.

Product overview

Chunk Works is a Dutch software company offering a sovereign intelligent data infrastructure platform. The core product is the Chunk Works Platform, which encrypts and fragments data across distributed storage locations for ransomware immunity and post-quantum security. The primary commercial offering is QuSec — quantum-resistant end-to-end security software combining post-quantum algorithms, hybrid key generation, and crypto-agility — deployed as an adaptable layer augmenting existing infrastructures. The Universal Security Layer (USL) is a DLT-based framework providing quantum-secure connectivity for distributed device networks. A five-step onboarding program (Test IT, See IT, Believe IT, Trust IT & Fixed IT) guides enterprise customers from pilot through full deployment. An interactive decentralized storage simulator supports sales demonstrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuSec: Quantum-resistant end-to-end security software for critical data that combines multiple encryption options into a single, simple-to-implement software product. Combines open-source quantum-resistant algorithms, secure hybrid key generation, and exceptional crypto agility.
• Universal Security Layer (USL)

Products and services

• Chunk Works Platform The core sovereign intelligent data infrastructure platform that encrypts, fragments, and distributes data across multiple independent data centers, cloud providers, or on-premise environments. Provides ransomware immunity, post-quantum readiness, and zero-trust architecture for enterprise and government customers.
• QuSec (Quantum-Resistant End-to-End Security Software) Quantum-resistant end-to-end security software combining open-source post-quantum algorithms, hybrid key generation, and crypto-agility. Protects critical data against current and quantum-era threats by enabling seamless switching between classical and post-quantum encryption without operational disruption, deployed as a software overlay augmenting existing infrastructure.
• Universal Security Layer (USL) A quantum-secure framework built on distributed ledger technology that connects devices across on-premise servers, public/private clouds, IoT devices, and third-party tools into a single secure private network. Combines classical and post-quantum algorithms with autonomous data recovery and federated authentication.
• Test IT, See IT, Believe IT, Trust IT & Fixed IT Program (Activate Plan B) A five-step structured onboarding and validation program for CxOs to transition from reactive security to sovereign architecture. Includes 30-day pilot (Test IT & See IT), attack simulation (Believe IT & Trust IT), and full production deployment (Fixed IT). Positioned as Chunk Works' flagship enterprise engagement program.

Quantifiable outcome

• €200,000+ daily loss prevented for logistics companies from supply chain downtime
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• PKI ConsortiumstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2025Chunk Works joined the PKI Consortium to advance post-quantum security standards. Contributions to the development of security standards helping businesses prepare for evolving cyber threats while ensuring compliance with industry regulations including NIST. The consortium is comprised of leading organizations committed to improving PKI policies, standards, and tools.
• Blue NAP AmericascoreTechnology or Integration · 12 March 2025Strategic partnership with Blue NAP Americas, a Tier-IV certified carrier-neutral data center in Curaçao serving the Pan-Caribbean and LATAM region. Blue NAP Americas implements the Chunk Works Platform to deliver decentralized, sovereign, and resilient data infrastructure to Caribbean and LATAM businesses. Set to go live March 10, 2025. Blue NAP Americas offers IaaS solutions enhanced by Chunk Works' distributed encryption and autonomous recovery.
• Dutch Data Center Association (DDA)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Official partnership with the Dutch Data Center Association to promote data center innovation and sustainability in the Netherlands. Aligns Chunk Works' focus on robust, secure technology solutions with DDA's mission to promote sustainable and innovative digital infrastructure. Aims to address industry challenges and contribute to the growth of the digital economy.
• European Blockchain SandboxstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2023Chunk Works was selected as part of the first cohort of the European Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox, an initiative of the European Commission. The sandbox facilitates regulatory dialogues between regulators and innovators for DLT use cases, addressing regulatory challenges of blockchain/distributed ledger technology while ensuring optimal data security for EU companies and consumers.
• IT2growcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT2grow is a cybersecurity and managed services partner collaborating with Chunk Works at the CyberSecurityVisie.NL 2025 event. IT2grow resells and deploys Chunk Works solutions as part of its cybersecurity and managed services portfolio.
• Protinus ITcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProtinus IT is an IT managed sourcing partner of Chunk Works, collaborating at the CyberSecurityVisie.NL 2025 event. Provides managed sourcing services integrated with Chunk Works' sovereign data infrastructure.
• dcypherminorGTM or Marketing Partnerdcypher is a cybersecurity innovation partner and collaborator on the NEXIS cybersecurity funding portal campaign. Promotes access to cybersecurity funding opportunities for organizations across Europe.
• Innovation QuarterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovation Quarter is a regional development agency partner of Chunk Works, listed as a trusted organization and partner in the ecosystem.
• ROM InWestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerROM InWest is a regional investment partner featured in Chunk Works' trusted partner ecosystem. Featured Chunk Works in an article on post-quantum security showcasing market expansion path. Provides business development support.
• TNOstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast wetenschappelijk onderzoek) is an applied scientific research organization listed as a trusted partner. Chunk Works was formerly a consortium partner of TNO (per Dutch press release), indicating collaborative R&D relationship.
• IdaitaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIdaita is a technology solutions partner listed as part of Chunk Works' trusted partner ecosystem, representing a technology partnership for integrated solutions.
• Datanext GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDatanext Group is a cloud-based solutions and data insights partner and customer of Chunk Works. MANGL/Datanext Group implemented Chunk Works' platform for quantum-secure data protection, becoming the first company in the Netherlands to offer quantum-secure data protection. Strong reference customer and partner relationship.
• NEXIS / RVOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNEXIS partnered with dcypher to create a Cybersecurity Funding Portal hosted on the RVO website, simplifying access to national and European cybersecurity subsidies. Chunk Works was featured in the launch campaign, having successfully participated in previous funding applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Thales (Thales eSecurity / CipherTrust): Major incumbent in HSM, key management, and data encryption (CipherTrust Data Security Platform) serving global enterprises. Comparable as a broader portfolio vendor that customers will compare against Chunk Works for KMS and post-quantum roadmaps.
• SandboxAQ: Large quantum+AI security vendor spun out of Alphabet, offering post-quantum cryptography, quantum sensing, and AI-driven security products to enterprise and government. Comparable as a better-capitalized incumbent pursuing a similar post-quantum buyer mandate.
• HashiCorp Vault: Widely adopted secrets management and encryption platform (Vault) used by enterprises for key management and crypto-agility workflows. Comparable as a broad incumbent alternative for organizations considering where to anchor their encryption and key-management plane.

Emerging players

• ID Quantique: Swiss-based quantum cryptography company providing QKD-based key generation and quantum-safe networking to financial, government, and enterprise customers in EMEA. Comparable as a quantum-cryptography specialist with overlapping sovereign-security positioning, particularly relevant for European regulated buyers.

Direct peers

• evolutionQ: Quantum-safe cryptography consulting and product vendor focused on PQC migration tooling and crypto-agility. Comparable as a niche specialist helping enterprises transition to post-quantum, directly relevant to QuSec's crypto-agility narrative.
• Post-Quantum: UK-based post-quantum cryptography and quantum-safe networking company offering enterprise and government solutions. Directly comparable to Chunk Works' QuSec as a vendor of quantum-resistant security infrastructure for regulated buyers.
• Crypto4A: Canada-based provider of a quantum-safe cryptography platform (QSCP) combining post-quantum algorithms with crypto-agility and HSM-grade security. Closely aligned architecturally with Chunk Works' combination of PQC + agility + key management.
• ISARA Corporation: Provider of post-quantum security solutions for RSA/ECC replacement, TLS, and IoT, with strong emphasis on crypto-agility for enterprise migration. Directly comparable in addressing the same quantum-safe migration mandate that QuSec targets.
• Qrypt: Quantum-secure encryption and key-generation company using quantum entropy sources to deliver 'harvest now, decrypt later' protection. Comparable as a post-quantum/quantum-secure cryptography vendor targeting enterprise and government buyers.
• Quantum Xchange: Provider of quantum-safe networking (Phio) leveraging quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography. Comparable in addressing forward-looking data-in-transit sovereignty for regulated enterprises.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chunk_works_net
• GitHubgithub.com/chunkworks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chunkworksofficial

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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