Gryphon

About the offering

Gryphon is a home network security platform that protects all internet-connected devices at the router level using AI-powered threat detection, content filtering, and parental controls. Founded in 2016 by John Jun Wu—the inventor of MiFi (the mobile hotspot, named one of the world's top technology gadgets of 2009) who holds 30 patents in networking and IoT—the company has sold over 95,000 routers protecting 1.2 million+ devices and blocking 118 million+ cybersecurity threats. Gryphon reached profitability in the second half of 2025, with 63% of revenue now coming from subscriptions and software licensing agreements with Nokia, Motorola, and other network equipment manufacturers. The company has previously crowdfunded $8.17M and is now raising via SAFE on StartEngine with a $35M valuation cap and 20% discount, having raised $30,623 so far with a May 1, 2026 deadline.The ProblemThe average household now connects approximately 17 devices to the internet—smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, gaming consoles, IoT devices—from different manufacturers running different operating systems on a shared network. Many of these devices cannot run security software at all, while others rely on apps that can be disabled, bypassed, or broken by software updates. Security is fragmented across individual devices, creating gaps that allow cyber threats (malware, phishing, data theft) and harmful content to pass through unfiltered. Guest devices connect without safeguards, visibility into network activity is limited, and applying consistent security and content policies across the entire home network is impractical with device-level tools. Device-level security also responds after traffic reaches an endpoint—by that point, exposure has already occurred. Managing security one device at a time adds complexity without addressing the underlying network-level risk.The SolutionGryphon secures home networks at the router level—the single point where all internet traffic enters the home. By operating at the network edge, the platform protects every connected device through a unified system without requiring device-by-device software installation. Features include AI-powered threat detection, age-based content filtering, secure DNS, content analysis, and packet inspection, all applied automatically across the household. Protection remains consistent as devices are added or guests connect, and doesn't depend on operating systems, apps, or user behavior.The technology is protected by 12 issued patents (with others pending) and is built on a fully containerized, router-agnostic architecture that can run on virtually any hardware platform. This architecture enables OEM licensing—equipment manufacturers and service providers integrate Gryphon's software directly into their own routers and network offerings.HomeBound™, Gryphon's patented cloud-based virtual router and mobile protection solution, extends the same network-level security policies, content filtering, and parental controls to mobile devices on cellular networks or public WiFi, providing continuous protection outside the home.Business ModelGryphon generates revenue from two channels. Direct-to-consumer sales include Gryphon-branded router hardware plus subscription services for advanced controls and mobile protection. Software licensing agreements with OEM partners (Nokia, Motorola, and others) embed Gryphon's software into their router platforms, generating recurring licensing revenue at higher margins without hardware costs. Subscriptions and licensing now account for 63% of total revenue. The licensing model scales without proportional increases in customer acquisition or operating costs, as OEM partners handle distribution through their existing channels. The company reached profitability in the second half of 2025.TractionOver 95,000 Gryphon routers have been sold and are active in homes, protecting more than 1.2 million connected devices. The platform has blocked over 118 million cybersecurity threats including malware, phishing attempts, and harmful websites. The company reached profitability in H2 2025. Subscriptions and software licensing constitute 63% of total revenue. OEM licensing agreements are signed and active with Nokia, Motorola, and other network equipment manufacturers. The technology is protected by 12 issued patents with others pending. The company has previously raised $8.17M through crowdfunding. The current StartEngine campaign has raised $30,623 and received the "Most Momentum" badge (top 15 in amount raised in last 72 hours). Additional service provider relationships are in discussion. No specific revenue figures, ARR, growth rate, number of subscribers, licensing contract values, or customer acquisition costs were disclosed.Market OpportunityHome network security sits within the global cybersecurity market, projected to exceed $500 billion by the end of the decade. With over 1.5 billion broadband households worldwide and average device density of 17+ devices per household continuing to grow, the router represents a natural control point for household security. The home and small-network protection segment is described as large and under-penetrated. The OEM licensing model is particularly scalable—rather than selling individual routers to consumers, Gryphon's software can be embedded in millions of routers sold by Nokia, Motorola, and other manufacturers, each representing a potential subscription customer. Even modest adoption rates across the global broadband household base represent a multi-tens-of-billions-dollar opportunity.TeamCEO and Co-Founder John Jun Wu invented MiFi (the mobile hotspot, named one of the world's top technology gadgets of 2009) and spent 28 years in wireless networking including leadership roles at Motorola. He personally holds 30 patents in networking and IoT. CTO and Co-Founder Arup Bhattacharya led software development for MiFi and previously ran the engineering team at PortalPlayer, where he helped build the media chip used in multiple generations of Apple iPods. He brings 30+ years of experience developing software platforms for consumer hardware and designed Gryphon's containerized, router-agnostic architecture. Board Member Sanjeev Kumar is former COO of PortalPlayer (sold to Nvidia for over $350M) and is an early investor and advisor to Gryphon.

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