ABOUT US
Empowering those who protect
At AKTEK, we empower those who protect people, assets, ecosystems, and operations with advanced intelligence solutions that address the impacts of conflict, illicit economies, resource exploitation, and organized crime.
Our Vision
To be the global leader in intelligence-driven solutions that disrupt illegal activities, protect critical assets, and foster resilience against conflict, organized crime and resource exploitation, ensuring a more secure and sustainable world for future generations.
Our Story
2014
Elliott Verreault (CEO) meets Giorgio Saad (CTO) while developing a bespoke information management system for the Lebanese Armed Forces as part of a US/UK‑sponsored counter‑ISIS project.
2015
The frustration experienced with ever‑changing client requirements sparks an idea for a new offering, merging the flexibility of bespoke software development and the scalability of off‑the‑shelf turn‑key solutions with the power of no‑code.
2016
AKTEK is founded in London, serving the UK government and its intelligentdata collection and analysis activities in fragile and conflict‑affected states.
2017
The first version of AKTEK iO is released, serving maritime security and piracy monitoring challenges in the Horn of Africa, collecting invaluable real‑world feedback that would set the direction for the product for years to come.
2018
AKTEK diversifies into the private sector, entering Latin America with a flagship Fortune 500 client, serving its corporate risk management and sustainability teams to protect critical energy infrastructure across Colombia.
2019
AKTEK diversifies strategic partnerships and secures important on‑premise deployments of its AKTEK iO software to service counter‑terrorism efforts in East Africa and ceasefire monitoring efforts in Ukraine.
2020
AKTEK raises a first round of external growth capital from strategic partners and angel investors in Dubai, London, Dallas, Austin, and Queensland to further develop the product and build a direct sales channel for mid‑market segments. 57% of our clients use AKTEK iO to enhance their situational awareness in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021
AKTEK Inc. is created in Delaware, USA, as the company doubled down on the Americas. We introduce new products and create a new business line around asset protection and perimeter security with large-scale clients in mining and forestry.
2022
AKTEK iO's use cases expand into issues in cyberspace, shedding light on the dire threat that illegal gambling and illicit transactions pose to vulnerable stakeholders in Europe and beyond.
2023
Responding to the ever-changing landscape of global challenges, AKTEK takes a bold step to empower organizations with new and unique information. Moving beyond the software platform, AKTEK develops new intelligence solutions that can be delivered through a variety of channels to empower those who protect with more complete and more timely information.
2024
AKTEK begins working with some of the largest freight operators (truck and rail) in the United States, focused on California, Arizona and Tennessee generating new intelligence in the fight against Cargo Theft. AKTEK also signs agreements to partner with global security technology integrators and security service providers.
2025
AKTEK enters the Organized Retail Crime space, working with globally renowned retail and apparel brands. AKTEK sponsors the Western States Organized Retail Crime Association (WSORCA) event in Seaside, Oregon, introducing our new solutions to ORC investigators around the US.
Strategic Partnerships for Strategic Solutions
