AUTOCRYPT and Elektrobit Join Forces to Advance Secure Software-Defined Vehicles in South Korea
Jun 25, 2026 | By Startup Rise

AUTOCRYPT, a company that provides security solutions for connected and AI-powered vehicles, has announced a strategic partnership with automotive software company Elektrobit.
Under the agreement, AUTOCRYPT will become Elektrobit’s exclusive business partner for key software solutions in South Korea. The partnership combines AUTOCRYPT’s cybersecurity expertise with Elektrobit’s software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies to help create safer and more secure mobility solutions.
Elektrobit’s software is already used in more than 600 million vehicles worldwide. Through this partnership, AUTOCRYPT strengthens its position as a trusted cybersecurity company with strong technical expertise and experience in meeting industry regulations.
Germany-based Elektrobit has more than 35 years of experience in automotive software development. The company provides key technologies for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), including vehicle operating systems, digital cockpits, AUTOSAR solutions, and high-performance computing platforms. It has also expanded steadily in South Korea, achieving five years of continuous revenue growth.
AUTOCRYPT is well known for its expertise in automotive cybersecurity, security testing, and managed security services. The company helps vehicle manufacturers comply with global regulations such as UNECE WP.29 UN R155 and UN R156 and has completed projects for more than 220 customers worldwide.
With exclusive business rights in South Korea, AUTOCRYPT expects to create new growth opportunities. The company plans to offer integrated software and cybersecurity solutions, work closely with Elektrobit on joint sales efforts, and expand the use of Elektrobit’s technologies across its existing customer network.
"Partnering with Elektrobit, a subsidiary of AUMOVIO (formerly the Automotive group sector of Continental) marks an important milestone in AUTOCRYPT's growth as a key partner within the global software-defined vehicle ecosystem," said Duksoo Kim, Cofounder and CEO of AUTOCRYPT. "By combining platform and cybersecurity technologies, we aim to expand business opportunities across major Asian markets, while driving revenue growth, improving profitability, and strengthening our foundation for sustainable growth."
AUTOCRYPT provides security solutions for AI-powered and connected technologies, including autonomous vehicles, electric vehicle charging systems, robotics, defense systems, and healthcare applications.
The company specializes in automotive cybersecurity, security testing, validation, and consulting services, offering protection throughout the entire lifecycle of a product. As the only designated automotive cybersecurity Technical Service (TS) provider in the Asia-Pacific region, AUTOCRYPT helps vehicle manufacturers and suppliers meet global cybersecurity standards and regulations.
Today, AUTOCRYPT is expanding its security expertise beyond vehicles to connected services and AI-driven systems, helping build a safer future for Physical AI technologies.
Elektrobit is a leading automotive software company that helps vehicle manufacturers develop software-defined vehicles (SDVs). With more than 35 years of experience, the company provides software solutions that help build smarter, more connected, and future-ready vehicles.
Its products include vehicle operating systems, middleware, embedded software, digital cockpit solutions, engineering services, and development tools. These technologies help automakers speed up innovation and improve vehicle performance throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
Elektrobit's software is used in more than 630 million vehicles worldwide and powers over five billion devices. The company operates independently as a wholly owned subsidiary of AUMOVIO.
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