Polyport

Polyport, Inc. is a digital asset control company that provides security solutions for creative and technical industries. Founded in June 2016 by Chloe Kettell and Partha Ray, the Denver-based firm targets the vulnerabilities inherent in remote collaboration on high-value 3D and other digital content. The company's creation stems from the founders' direct experience with data security and management; Kettell is a U.S. Marine veteran with a background in sales, while Ray is a serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in computer forensics, having previously founded the eDiscovery company Modus.

The company's core offering is a proprietary software platform designed to protect digital assets from theft, loss, or sabotage. Polyport provides a frictionless, cross-application solution that allows creators, collaborators, and brands to securely share, distribute, and control their content. A key feature is its kernel-level protection, which grants users persistent control over their assets, including the ability to revoke access at any time, regardless of where the file is located. This system is application-agnostic, meaning it integrates into existing workflows without requiring plugins or additional hardware, thereby eliminating latency and streamlining the collaborative process for users of complex design tools. The business model centers on providing this secure environment for 3D content creators and other professionals who handle sensitive digital files.

Polyport's primary market consists of creative professionals, design teams, and brands that need to manage and protect valuable digital assets during development and distribution. The company has positioned itself as a provider of 3D asset control, addressing the specific security challenges faced in industries like entertainment, design, and manufacturing. In October 2018, the company secured $885,000 in a seed funding round from five institutional investors, including Seraph Group, Rockies Venture Fund, and Texas Halo Fund, to further develop its platform.

Keywords: digital asset control, 3D asset protection, secure collaboration, content security, file access management, remote workflow security, data loss prevention, digital rights management, kernel-level security, creative content protection, intellectual property security, Partha Ray, Chloe Kettell, secure file sharing, design collaboration, media and entertainment security, digital asset security, cross-application security, frictionless workflow