Antimatter, co-founded by Andrew Krioukov and Michael, emerged from years of research and industry experience to address complex data security challenges in cloud applications. Following a $12 million Series A funding round led by NEA and other notable industry figures, Antimatter is revolutionizing data privacy by providing enterprises with provable control over their data through the use of secure enclave technology. This innovative approach, which integrates as a Kubernetes sidecar, ensures comprehensive encryption of data in transit, at rest, and during execution, even if the systems are compromised. The company was born from the founders' frustration with meeting stringent data security requirements faced at their previous workplace, Comfy, and aims to empower users to maintain control over their data, aligning with the growing consumer and regulatory demands for enhanced data privacy. Antimatter's vision and technology have gained recognition, making it a finalist in the RSA Conference 2024 Innovation Sandbox, as it continues to build a world-class team to drive its mission forward.