What Octapus does

Octapus is a Mexico-headquartered IT firm founded in 2022 by Felipe Villaneda and Pierre Lambert that delivers end-to-end cloud, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance solutions to Latin American enterprises. Its core platform, Akila, is an AI-augmented unified security offering that bundles vulnerability scanning (Scan360), dark/deep-web brand monitoring (Cyberguard), endpoint protection, and compliance management (Defender) into a single console with self-service signup and 24/7 monitoring. The cloud portfolio spans Compliant Cloud (a VMware Sovereign Cloud verified private cloud with ISO and PCI-DSS datacenter certifications), Lorius Managed Cloud (fixed monthly managed service with 99.90% SLA), and Lorius Self-Service Cloud (OpenStack-based pay-per-use public cloud), supplemented by the Giotto hardening automation tool, offensive and defensive cybersecurity services, disaster recovery, and connectivity.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market that combines a product-led growth surface for Akila modules with consultative direct enterprise field sales, supplemented by partner/recommender channels and free security assessments as lead magnets. Named customers span financial services (Te Creemos, Bancoldex, PURP, Macropay, Mexpago), retail (Miniso, Grupo Tecno, Grupo Shogua), technology (Pragma, Empresas IAI, Teikit), manufacturing (Interlaken Maquinaria), and energy (Ocensa), with stated reach across Mexico, Colombia, and the United States through offices in Mexico City, Bogotá, and Austin, Texas. Revenue is generated through recurring subscriptions for the Akila platform and cloud services, project-based professional and advisory engagements (penetration testing, ethical hacking, compliance advisory), and connectivity packages, with no public revenue or funding disclosures.

Name

Octapus

Legal name

Octapus Inc.

Website

https://octapus.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Octapus is a Mexico-founded IT firm that provides AI-augmented cybersecurity, sovereign cloud, and regulatory compliance solutions to Latin American enterprises through its Akila platform and Compliant/Lorius cloud offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity and Cloud Infrastructure

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP/NGAV) (HDADAEAD), Attack Detection & Response for Cloud/SaaS (SOC for Cloud) (HDADAGAJ), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity platform
• Cloud infrastructure
• Regulatory compliance
• Vulnerability management
• Endpoint protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Benito Juarez

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Services (Compliant Cloud, Lorius Self-Service, Lorius Managed): Revenue from public cloud, private cloud, and sovereign cloud infrastructure services. Includes self-service and fully managed options with transparent per-use pricing and fixed monthly pricing models respectively. Secondary revenue from cloud add-ons such as malware scanners, monitoring agents, and connectivity services.
2. Cybersecurity Services and Platform Subscriptions: Revenue from Akila platform modules (endpoint protection, Scan360, Cyberguard, Defender), BaaS (Backup as a Service), DRaaS (Disaster Recovery as a Service), HaaS (Hardening as a Service), SOCaaS, and Cyberprotection services. Delivered as recurring subscriptions with tiered access.
3. Professional and Advisory Services: Revenue from consulting engagements including ethical hacking, penetration testing, security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and compliance advisory. Typically delivered as one-time or project-based engagements.
4. Connectivity and Networking Services: Enterprise network services including dedicated links and optimized connectivity for internal and external users, sold as part of integrated cloud and security packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Octapus delivers a unified end-to-end platform that combines cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and regulatory compliance for Latin American enterprises. Its flagship product Akila is an AI-powered platform that consolidates endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning (Scan 360), brand monitoring on Deep and Dark Web (Cyberguard), and compliance management (Defender). The cloud portfolio includes Lorius Self-Service and Managed Cloud offerings plus a VMware-verified sovereign Compliant Cloud, complemented by managed services such as SOCaaS, BaaS, DRaaS, and offensive and defensive cybersecurity services.

Product overview

Octapus is a unified end-to-end platform combining cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and regulatory compliance for Latin American enterprises. The core platform is Akila, an AI-powered unified security platform that consolidates security posture visibility, brand monitoring (Cyberguard), vulnerability scanning (Scan 360), and compliance management (Defender). The cloud portfolio includes Lorius Self-Service Cloud (open-architecture, pay-per-use), Lorius Managed Cloud (fully managed with 24/7 support), and Compliant Cloud (sovereign private cloud for regulated industries). Supporting services include Giotto Hardening Tool for security automation, Recovery Environment for disaster recovery, offensive and defensive cybersecurity services, and comprehensive connectivity solutions. The platform targets B2B enterprises in Latin America requiring data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akila: AI-powered cybersecurity platform by Octapus that unifies security posture visibility, brand monitoring, and asset performance. Features include endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning (Scan 360), brand protection (Cyberguard), and compliance management (Defender).
• Lorius
• Compliant Cloud
• Giotto

Products and services

• Akila Unified AI-powered cybersecurity platform that consolidates security posture visibility, brand monitoring, and asset performance management. Acts as the central orchestration layer for Octapus's security offerings, integrating endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning (Scan 360), brand protection (Cyberguard), and compliance management (Defender). Targeted at B2B enterprises and SMEs in Latin America.
• Akila Scan 360 Monitoring module providing 360-degree real-time observability of security and infrastructure performance. Centralizes security data, identifies security events, automates compliance processes, and provides real-time inventory visibility of digital assets with automated infrastructure scanning. Targeted at IT and security teams in B2B enterprises.
• Akila Cyberguard Brand reputation protection module that monitors and safeguards company reputation in real-time across Deep and Dark Web, detecting brand-related threats in underground forums and hidden internet. Targeted at enterprises concerned with brand integrity and external threat intelligence.
• Akila Defender Compliance management module that simplifies certification audit reviews, enabling organizations to pass compliance reviews easily and quickly. Supports standards such as NIST, CIS, and PCI-DSS with intelligent automation capabilities. Targeted at compliance and security teams in regulated industries.
• Lorius Self-Service Cloud Self-service public cloud allowing users to provision, administer, and configure infrastructure flexibly and scalably with transparent pay-per-use pricing. Built on OpenStack technology with auto-provisioning capabilities. Targeted at developers and IT teams needing flexible cloud infrastructure.
• Lorius Managed Cloud Fully managed public cloud with 24/7 support, expert administration, configuration, maintenance, updates, and security handled by the Octapus team. Includes 99.90% availability SLA, proactive monitoring, and improvement study. Targeted at enterprises wanting hands-off cloud operations.
• Compliant Cloud Private managed cloud infrastructure designed for governance and data sovereignty compliance within specific territories. Operates in certified datacenters (ISO/IEC 27001, 9001, 20000-1, 22301, PCI-DSS) with high encryption levels, anti-ransomware technology, rapid data recovery, and 24/7 support. VMware Sovereign Cloud verified. Targeted at regulated industries requiring strict data residency.
• Giotto Hardening Tool Hardening automation tool that incorporates security into each stage of software development and deployment, strengthens resilience by revealing attack surfaces, and automates security configuration processes. Targeted at DevOps and security teams needing security automation integrated into their pipelines.
• Ciberseguridad Ofensiva Offensive cybersecurity services including ethical hacking, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to identify internal and external system weaknesses. Project-based professional service engagement. Targeted at enterprises requiring security testing and risk identification.
• Ciberseguridad Defensiva Defensive cybersecurity services providing threat detection, incident response, and 24/7/365 protection through SOCaaS to detect and respond effectively to potential threats. Targeted at enterprises needing continuous security monitoring and incident response.
• Servicios Cloud Integrales Comprehensive cloud services covering migration, deployment, and ongoing management of cloud infrastructure. Targeted at enterprises undertaking digital transformation and cloud migration projects.
• Cumplimiento Regulatory compliance services helping organizations meet data protection requirements and security standards. Targeted at regulated industries requiring assistance with compliance frameworks and governance.
• Recovery Environment Data protection service providing BaaS (Backup as a Service) and DRaaS (Disaster Recovery as a Service) for modernizing and automating protection of critical applications, systems, and data with near-instant recovery and backup at scale. Targeted at enterprises needing business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Conectividad Enterprise network services that optimize connectivity capacity and quality for internal and external users, including dedicated links and optimized connectivity solutions. Targeted at enterprises requiring reliable enterprise network services.

Quantifiable outcome

• False positive rate reduced to <1% with Akila antimalware protection
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationOctapus is a VMware Sovereign Cloud verified partner with the Sovereign Cloud specialty. This partnership enables Octapus to offer certified sovereign cloud infrastructure meeting VMware's standards for data sovereignty, governance, and compliance. The partnership validates Octapus's compliant cloud capabilities for enterprises requiring strict data residency and jurisdictional control.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SentinelOne: AI-driven endpoint security and XDR platform. Comparable to Octapus's Akila Endpoint Protection and SOCaaS in endpoint threat detection and autonomous response, with broader enterprise global reach.
• CrowdStrike: Global cybersecurity leader with the Falcon platform offering endpoint protection (NGAV/EDR), threat intelligence, and managed detection. Comparable to Octapus's Akila endpoint protection and SOCaaS but at vastly larger scale and with global rather than LATAM focus.
• Trend Micro: Global cybersecurity vendor with endpoint, cloud, and network security products. Comparable to Octapus's anti-ransomware/anti-malware Cyberprotection and Akila endpoint offering, with broader enterprise portfolio.

Direct peers

• Darktrace: AI-based cybersecurity platform offering threat detection, autonomous response, and managed services across network, email, and cloud. Closely aligned with Octapus's AI-powered Akila platform and 24/7 SOCaaS, though Darktrace operates globally rather than LATAM-focused.
• Qualys: Cloud-based security and compliance platform offering vulnerability scanning, policy compliance (PCI-DSS, NIST, CIS), and EDR. Strongly comparable to Octapus's Akila Defender compliance and Akila Scan360 vulnerability offerings, both sold as integrated cloud platforms.
• Tenable: Provider of vulnerability management and exposure platform (Nessus, Tenable One). Directly comparable to Octapus's Akila Scan360 vulnerability scanning module and the broader unified exposure management theme that Octapus's Akila platform pursues.
• Veeam: Provider of backup, disaster recovery, and ransomware protection (BaaS/DRaaS). Directly comparable to Octapus's Recovery Environment and DRaaS/BaaS services, both targeting near-instant recovery and ransomware resilience.
• ESET: Endpoint security vendor known for antivirus, anti-ransomware, and EDR with strong presence in LATAM through local partners. Comparable to Octapus's Cyberprotection anti-ransomware/anti-malware offering and Akila Endpoint Protection module, with established LATAM distribution.

Regional players

• Cirion Technologies: LATAM-based data center, cloud, and connectivity provider (formerly Lumen LATAM). Comparable as a regional cloud and data center competitor to Octapus's Lorius and Compliant Cloud offerings, with much larger infrastructure footprint in LATAM.
• TIVIT: Brazilian IT services and cloud provider with managed services, cybersecurity, and multi-cloud capabilities. Comparable to Octapus's managed cloud (Lorius Managed) and MSSP positioning, primarily serving Brazil and LATAM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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