Akuma Engineering

What Akuma Engineering does

Akuma Engineering Ltd. is an Ireland-based holding company that operates three wholly-owned UK subsidiaries — Kryotech Ltd., Djinn Technologies Ltd., and Gorgon Black Box Ltd. — across three technology pillars: post-quantum cryptography, decentralized finance (DeFi), and spatial computing. The company's flagship consumer product is Vox Messenger, marketed as the world's first post-quantum end-to-end encrypted messenger, launched in 2018 and serving over 300,000 users across more than 100 countries with a 94% monthly retention rate. Its product portfolio includes Vox Crypto (a crypto wallet with group transfer capability that reduces gas fees by 80% and supports Solana), Vox Alive (a social network for deplatformed users), Vox Beats (a music royalty distribution platform in development), and SpatialScan3D (an end-to-end volumetric and spatial video production platform with 300+ pre-existing customers acquired via the May 2024 acquisition of EF EVE Ltd.).

The underlying technology stack combines ML-KEM/ML-DSA hybrid post-quantum encryption, TFHE homomorphic computation, IPFS-based decentralized storage, and proprietary patented technologies including the Depth Codec for 3D video streaming (US Patent US10/827 161/B2), patent-pending markerless camera sync technology (US App 63/539,215), and the SpatialID™ 3D spatial recognition system for deepfake authentication. Gorgon Black Box develops Guardian Overwatch (anomaly detection on encrypted streams) and Angel Eyes (a 360-degree threat-awareness wearable combining computer vision and machine learning), while Codename Agamemnon (in development) extends hybridised post-quantum/full-homomorphic encryption to websites, mobile, and blockchain applications.

Akuma generates revenue through multiple streams: freemium subscriptions in Vox Messenger, transaction fees on Vox Crypto transfers, recurring subscriptions for SpatialScan3D SaaS and the enterprise-grade SpatialScan3D Arcadia (S3D Arc) platform, and transaction fees on Vox Beats music royalties. Distribution is hybrid — self-serve via Google Play and Apple App Store for consumer apps, and direct enterprise sales supported by strategic partnerships with Logitech, Nikon, UC Irvine, and Yale University. The company has raised over $1 million since formation, launched a €500,000 convertible note bridge financing in October 2025 at a €15 million pre-money valuation cap, and is preparing a €4 million Series A Preferred Stock Offering.

Name

Akuma Engineering

Legal name

AKUMA ENGINEERING LTD.

Website

https://akuma.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secure Messaging & Encryption Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Invoice, Billing & Subscription Payments (Crypto) (FSADAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Account Abstraction & Smart Wallet Tooling (AA SDKs, paymasters, session keys) (FSAPABAK), Risk Management, Controls, Governance & Policy (Crypto) (FSADALAJ)

Keywords

• Post-quantum encryption
• Secure messaging software
• Volumetric video production
• Decentralized finance tools
• 3D spatial scanning

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vox Messenger Premium Services: Post-quantum encrypted messaging application generating revenue through freemium model with premium features. Over 300,000 users across 100+ countries.
2. Vox Crypto Transaction Fees: Crypto wallet and group transfer services. Revenue generated from transaction fees on crypto transfers with the algorithm saving 80% of fees. Users transfer crypto to groups for single combined gas fee.
3. Vox Alive Platform: Social network platform for deplatformed users. Revenue from safe and secure experience without ads or data exploitation.
4. SpatialScan3D SaaS: Spatial-as-a-Service for consumers and businesses. End-to-end volumetric and spatial video production platform.
5. SpatialScan3D Arcadia (S3D Arc): Enterprise platform for military and academia with native quantum-resistant encryption, mobile and native ISO/SoC2 compliance. Available as service or self-hosted.
6. Vox Beats: Music production and distribution platform with automatic royalties distribution on every play, purchase and/or rental of audio property.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Akuma Engineering Ltd. operates a group of companies across three Web 3 pillars: cryptography, decentralized finance, and spatial computing. It sells the Vox Messenger post-quantum encrypted messaging app, the Vox Crypto wallet with group-transfer capability, the Vox Alive social network, the Vox Beats music platform, and the SpatialScan3D end-to-end volumetric and spatial video production platform with an enterprise Arcadia tier for military and academic customers.

Product overview

Akuma Engineering Ltd. is an Ireland-based holding company that operates three subsidiaries across three pillars of Web 3 technology: Cryptography (Kryotech Ltd.), DeFi (Kryotech Ltd. via Vox Crypto), and Spatial Computing (Djinn Technologies Ltd.). The product portfolio centers on Vox Messenger as the flagship post-quantum encrypted messaging platform, supplemented by Vox Crypto for group cryptocurrency transfers, Vox Alive social network, and Vox Beats music platform under Kryotech. Djinn Technologies offers SpatialScan3D for volumetric/spatial video production and the Depth Codec patented compression technology. Gorgon Black Box develops Guardian Overwatch for encrypted stream monitoring and Angel Eyes threat-awareness wearable. The ecosystem is unified by post-quantum encryption technology and the forthcoming SpatialID™ 3D identity authentication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vox Messenger: Best-in-class post-quantum end-to-end encrypted messenger app launched in 2018 with over 300,000 users across 100+ countries.
• Vox Crypto
• Vox Alive
• Vox Beats
• SpatialScan3D
• Guardian Overwatch
• Angel Eyes
• Codename Agamemnon

Products and services

• Vox Messenger Post-quantum end-to-end encrypted messaging application for individuals and enterprises. Launched in 2018 on Android; over 300,000 users across 100+ countries with 94% monthly retention. Version 3.0.0 in development adding decentralisation, interoperability and SpatialID deepfake authentication.
• Vox Crypto Secure crypto wallet with proprietary group-transfer algorithm that combines gas fees for multiple recipients, claiming 80% fee savings. Supports Ethereum and Solana; offers crypto and fiat transactions with personalised IBANs regulated in EU and US markets.
• Vox Alive Social network platform providing a safe and secure experience for deplatformed users with no advertising and no data exploitation.
• SpatialScan3D SaaS Cloud-based Spatial-as-a-Service platform for consumers and businesses to capture, edit and stream volumetric and spatial 3D video. Compatible with Kinect DK, Orbbec and Oak-D sensors; over 300 pre-existing customers including academic institutions.
• SpatialScan3D Arcadia (S3D Arc) Enterprise distribution platform for military and academic customers with native quantum-resistant end-to-end encryption, mobile compliance and native ISO/SOC2 compliance. Available as a managed service or self-hosted on premises.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in crypto transfer gas fees through Vox Crypto algorithm
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LogitechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Strategic partnership with Logitech for technology integration and product development. One of the key enterprise partnerships mentioned in financing documentation.
• UC IrvinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Academic partnership with UC Irvine for research collaboration. Strategic partnership mentioned in financing materials alongside Yale University.
• Yale UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Academic partnership with Yale University for research collaboration. Strategic partnership mentioned in financing materials alongside UC Irvine.
• NikoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Strategic partnership with Nikon for technology integration and market expansion in imaging and spatial technologies.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Wire: End-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration platform with enterprise/government focus. Comparable to Vox Messenger and to Akuma's Arcadia-style enterprise tier, with similar ISO/SOC2 and regulated-industry emphasis.
• MetaMask: Leading self-custodial crypto wallet across EVM chains with tens of millions of users. Closest direct comparable to Vox Crypto on multi-chain wallet functionality and consumer DeFi distribution.
• Varjo: High-fidelity VR/XR hardware and software for enterprise, training, and industrial 3D capture use cases. Comparable to SpatialScan3D on spatial computing, 3D capture, and enterprise/academic/government customer profile.
• Signal: Open-source end-to-end encrypted messenger with hundreds of millions of users. Direct comparable to Vox Messenger on encrypted consumer messaging, with Signal's Signal Protocol setting the industry benchmark that Akuma's post-quantum stack aims to surpass.
• Phantom: Solana-first multi-chain wallet with strong consumer adoption. Particularly relevant peer given Vox Crypto's Solana support delivered via the Solana Super Team UK partnership.
• Wickr (AWS Wickr): End-to-end encrypted messaging now operated by Amazon, selling into enterprise and government. Directly comparable to Vox Messenger's enterprise positioning and to Akuma's post-quantum differentiator, particularly for regulated buyers.
• Trust Wallet: Multi-chain self-custodial wallet (Binance-owned) with broad chain coverage including Solana. Directly comparable to Vox Crypto on multi-chain group-transfer utility and consumer crypto UX.
• Dimension Studio: Volumetric video capture and production studio serving entertainment, sports, and enterprise. Closest direct comparable to SpatialScan3D on volumetric/spatial video production services and IP.

Emerging players

• Virtru: Data encryption and privacy platform focused on enterprise email, files, and sharing with a similar 'encryption for trust' value proposition. Adjacent comparable to Akuma's encryption stack for enterprise buyers evaluating post-quantum options.

Broad incumbents

• Telegram: Mass-market messaging platform with built-in crypto wallet (TON) and a TON-based payments ecosystem. A broader incumbent competing with Vox Messenger on distribution and increasingly with Vox Crypto on integrated wallet/payments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/akuma-engines
• Facebookfacebook.com/akuma-engines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akuma-engineering-ltd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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