Iru (company)

Iru
Industryartificial intelligence
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Founded2018 Edit this on Wikidata
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
,
U.S.
Websitewww.iru.com

Iru, formerly known as Kandji, is an American technology company that develops an enterprise device management and security platform. It is based in San Francisco, California.[1]

History

Kandji was founded in 2018 by Adam Pettit, Wesley Pettit, and Mark Daughters in California to develop an Apple mobile device management platform.[2][3] In 2019, Kandji launched its platform, initially specializing in the management of Apple devices, including macOS, iPhones, iPads, and Apple TV.[4]

After launch, Kandji grew, especially as remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic drove companies to expand their Mac deployments.[5] In 2020, it raised $21 million in a Series A to expand its operations.[5][6] A year later, it raised $60 million in Series B funding and followed by a $100 million Series C led by Tiger Global in late 2021.[7][8][9]

In 2022, Kandji launched Device Harmony platform, which integrated device management with vulnerability monitoring and compliance tools.[10] In 2023, Kandji introduced an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agent for Macs.[11]

In 2024, Kandji launched its AI chatbot, Kai, that works with Prism, a managed device reporting service, to provide insights into device fleets.[12][13] In July 2024, Kandji raised $100 million in a Series D round led by General Catalyst.[14]

In February 2025, Kandji established a new East Coast headquarters in Coral Gables, Florida, while maintaining its existing operations in California.[15][1] In July 2025, Kandji introduced the Vulnerability Response feature to detect and resolve vulnerabilities in Apple devices.[16]

In October 2025, Kandji was renamed as Iru as it opened the Apple-only service to Windows and Android device management and united identity, endpoint security, and compliance automation into one AI-based system.[17]

References

  1. 1 2 "Why California's next billion-dollar startup chose Miami for its East Coast headquarters". South Florida Business Journal. February 14, 2025.
  2. ↑ Miller, Ron (October 28, 2019). "Kandji announces $3.375M seed for sophisticated Apple MDM solution".
  3. ↑ Cawley, Christian (August 11, 2021). "Kandji MDM review: ideal for managing Apple devices". TechRadar.
  4. ↑ "Kandji bases its East Coast HQ in 'the new frontier of tech' – and it's hiring - Refresh Miami". February 14, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Miller, Ron (October 28, 2020). "Kandji hauls in $21M Series A as Apple device management flourishes during pandemic".
  6. ↑ "San Diego's Kandji raises $21 million for software that manages Apple devices in the workplace". November 4, 2020.
  7. ↑ Miller, Ron (April 22, 2021). "Kandji nabs $60M Series B as Apple device management platform continues to thrive".
  8. ↑ "Kandji, an Apple device management platform for enterprises, raises $100M". November 18, 2021.
  9. ↑ "San Diego's Kandji lands $100M for software to help firms manage Apple devices used by remote workers". November 18, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Kandji improves its Device Harmony Platform for Apple enterprise".
  11. ↑ "Kandji explains its new Endpoint Detection and Response tools".
  12. ↑ "Kandji offers up its take on AI to Apple IT".
  13. ↑ "Kandji unveils Prism managed device reporting service".
  14. ↑ Miller, Ron (July 17, 2024). "Kandji raises another $100M for Apple device management as valuation rises to $850M".
  15. ↑ Dinkova, Lidia (February 10, 2025). "Lease roundup: Tech firm Kandji opening East Coast HQ in Coral Gables, Venture X outpost on tap in Miami Lakes".
  16. ↑ "Kandji helps secure Apple enterprise with Vulnerability Response".
  17. ↑ "Kandji becomes Iru, opens MDM for Windows and Android".
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