About

CRIPTIA SYSTEMS S.A. is a pioneering Greek technology firm redefining the pest management industry through innovation. The company specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of advanced electronic detection and monitoring systems for professional use. Its foundation stems from the strategic need to leverage proprietary technology, developed through extensive field experience and a deep understanding of the pest control market’s real-world demands. The cornerstone of its operations is the CRIPTIA AEGIS system, a comprehensive solution for continuous (24/7) electronic rodent surveillance. Currently deployed in real-world environments, the system enables immediate detection and response, ensuring the sanitary protection of critical infrastructures. CRIPTIA SYSTEMS follows an agile organizational model, maintaining strategic design and technological control in-house, while partnering with specialized entities for production and distribution. Its transition to a Societe Anonyme (S.A.), backed by new shareholders, underscores its commitment to scaling operations. Leveraging its technological edge, CRIPTIA SYSTEMS S.A. aims to lead the Greek market and pursue dynamic international expansion, delivering high-value-added solutions for the modern professional landscape.

Solution & Product

The Criptia Systems electronic detection system utilizes sensor and IoT technologies to monitor rodent activity in real-time, 24/7. The system consists of: Portable, wireless, and rechargeable electronic sensors, designed for easy placement at key points of interest. A data receiving and transmission terminal. Data collection and processing software. The system’s installation and operation are based on an advanced sensor-to-terminal communication protocol, ensuring long-range connectivity and secure data transfer. The hardware can detect movement even through obstacles such as walls and false ceilings, offering total placement flexibility without spatial constraints, whether inside or outside conventional bait stations. Furthermore, adjustable sensitivity and range settings for each sensor allow for immediate adaptation to any environment. Simultaneously, the software provides advanced features for real-time recording, notification, and data evaluation. This integrated approach ensures precision and efficiency in professional pest control management.

Innovation & Scalability

Criptia Systems introduces disruptive technology to the pest control industry, achieving motion detection behind obstacles (walls, false ceilings) where traditional methods fail. Innovation extends beyond hardware to high-level customization: adjustable sensor sensitivity allows for adaptation to complex environments, eliminating spatial constraints. Furthermore, the strategic focus on Data Capitalization & AI transforms the product from a simple detector into a valuable source of intelligence on pest behavior. The company's growth model is built on three pillars for rapid scalability: B2B Business Model: Unlike competitors, CRIPTIA acts as a technology provider rather than a service firm, turning industry players into partners instead of rivals. A few B2B engaged customers will unlock hundred of locations and thousand of sensors deployed. A few distributors in other countries will unlock thousand of installations. Cost Leadership: Outsourced production makes scaling immediately available and optimal design keeps production cost low . Product Roadmap: Expanding the product line with similar technologies and AI integration creates multiple revenue streams . With a first-year sales forecast of €100k in greenfield market Greece and a significant gap in the international market, Criptia Systems aims for rapid expansion. The company outperforms the competition through its unique detection technology and an optimal cost-to-performance ratio.

Traction & achievements

Since its commercial launch, CRIPTIA has secured 6 paying B2B customers (professional pest control companies) and deployed the AEGIS system in 10 active commercial sites. The company has generated hardware sales combined with recurring per-sensor SaaS subscriptions, validating its hardware-enabled SaaS model. A qualified pipeline includes over 20 leading pest control companies in Greece, representing a significant share of high-value industrial and hospitality clients. Early adopters actively promote AEGIS as a premium digital monitoring service, publishing independent social media content that highlights its differentiation from traditional pest control methods. CRIPTIA was selected in the Top 20 of the NBG Seeds Innovation Competition and admitted to the egg accelerator program. The company holds a granted Greek patent (OBI) covering its core detection technology. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with a facility management company in Australia for potential collaboration. More than €150,000 of founder and angel capital has been invested in R&D, prototyping and field validation, demonstrating strong commitment and technological maturity prior to scale-up.

Team & Why Us

CRIPTIA combines deep field expertise in pest control with advanced hardware engineering, software architecture and business development capabilities. Founder & CEO Spyros Gekas is a certified pest control professional with over 13 years of field experience and the inventor of the core patented technology. His direct market insight ensured that AEGIS was designed to solve real operational problems, not theoretical ones. CTDO Athanasios Gkoumenidis, an electronics engineer specialized in communications and radar systems, leads hardware and firmware development, delivering a proprietary, high-performance detection architecture. The team is complemented by expertise in enterprise software, UI/UX, C level experienced executives in operations and B2B commercialization and branding. Core members are also shareholders, aligning incentives with long-term growth while maintaining a lean cost structure. Why us? Because we combine industry-native insight, proprietary technology, a granted patent and early commercial validation. CRIPTIA is not a concept-stage startup; it is a field-tested platform with paying customers, recurring SaaS revenue and clear scale-up potential in a market undergoing regulatory and digital transformation.

Funding Needs

CRIPTIA seeks €500,000 in growth capital to accelerate structured scale-up over an estimated 24-month runway. While the company has achieved early commercial traction with paying customers and recurring SaaS revenue, this funding will significantly reduce time-to-market and strengthen its competitive positioning. Capital allocation will focus on: • Working capital for scaled hardware production • Expansion of R&D (AI-driven analytics, next-generation sensors) • Cloud infrastructure scaling and cybersecurity • Commercial team build-out and certified partner network expansion • Marketing and international go-to-market preparation • Patent extension and regulatory certifications for target markets With this investment, CRIPTIA aims to accelerate revenue growth, increase the share of recurring SaaS income, and secure first-mover advantage in Greece while preparing entry into selected European and Australian markets. The raise is designed for acceleration and market capture, not operational survival, positioning the company for stronger valuation milestones in the next funding round.