About Arms Cyber
Arms Cyber makes endpoint security software that defends against ransomware and AI-driven attacks. Its Raven Platform hides critical files from attackers, places decoy files that raise an alert when touched, and stores targeted files in concealed backups for recovery. Its product pages list AI Ransomware Protection, AI Data Resilience and AI Policy Enforcement. The company sells to banks, credit unions and fintechs, and also lists critical infrastructure, healthcare and technology as industries.
Twin brothers Brad and Tim Potteiger founded Arms Cyber in 2020 with entrepreneur Michael Bryant. Brad Potteiger is chief technology officer and co-founder. Tim Potteiger is chief architect and co-founder. Bob Kruse is chief executive officer. The company is based in Los Gatos, California.
Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)
| First sale | Filed with SEC | Amount sold | Investors | Avg. check | Terms | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | $9,960,000fully sold | 38 | $262K | EquityRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.
Why Investors Backed Arms Cyber
Arms Cyber Defense sells endpoint security software that defends against ransomware. Its Raven Platform hides critical files, plants decoys for intruders, and keeps concealed backups for recovery. The company pitches the product to banks, credit unions and fintechs. It is based in Los Gatos, California.
The problem it targets
Brad Potteiger worked on offensive cyber techniques at the state level for the U.S. Intelligence Community. He saw ransomware reach organizations of all sizes, including small businesses, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. In Arms Cyber's account, defenders fell behind and spent time arguing over the problem rather than fixing it. The company's finance page cites the Ponemon Institute for a 59.7% yearly chance that a financial institution suffers a data breach.
What the product does
Arms Cyber uses a three-part strategy: Conceal, Adapt, Restore. Conceal hides critical files in stealth directories, aimed at blocking both encryption and theft. Adapt plants fake files and assets as decoys. When an intruder touches one, the software raises an alert. Behavioral and entropy-based detection also looks for early signs of encryption. Restore keeps targeted files in concealed enclaves. Arms Cyber's case is that attackers cannot locate or corrupt these enclaves, so hidden backups survive a foothold.
Progress so far
The team page lists leaders beyond the founders: a chief revenue officer, a chief marketing officer, a chief product officer and a vice president of engineering. The Los Gatan reported on November 5, 2025 that the company opened a headquarters in Los Gatos. Arms Cyber's case to financial institutions is that recovery cuts downtime from days or weeks to minutes and average incident cost from $4.1 million to about $84,000.
We wrote this summary from public statements by Arms Cyber and its investors. It is not investment advice.
Arms Cyber in the News
Leadership Team
Executive officers and directors listed on Arms Cyber's Form D filed Oct 28, 2026.
Sources
- SECArms Cyber Defense, Inc. filing history
- CompanyArms Cyber company page
- CompanyArms Cyber team page
- CompanyArms Cyber contact page
- CompanyArms Cyber media kit
- CompanyArms Cyber finance industry page
- CompanyArms Cyber terms of use