ISARA Corporation
ISARA develops quantum-safe security products enabling organizations to migrate existing cryptographic infrastructure to PQC without replacing hardware. Based in Waterloo, Ontario — home to the Institute for Quantum Computing — ISARA provides crypto-agility toolkits, quantum risk assessments, and PQC implementation services for federal agencies, telecom operators, and enterprise customers. In January 2026, ISARA partnered with Carahsoft as public sector distributor, making its solutions available through NASA SEWP V and other government contract vehicles.
- Country
- Canada
- Founded
- 2015
- Stage
- Series A
Funding
- Total Raised
- $20M+
- Last Valuation
- Undisclosed
- Employees
- 40
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