Toka Deepens Engagement with U.S. and Allied Government Partners, Names Gregg Smith CEO
With more than 60% year-over-year growth, the U.S.-based company is poised to expand its impact and advance its mission to strengthen national security
COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 26, 2026 – Toka, the provider of breakthrough intelligence and defense technologies to strengthen national security, today announced a series of company milestones. Following over 60% year-over-year growth in 2025 and serving customers in 13 countries globally, including the United States and allied nations, the company continues to scale operations and meet demand by appointing Gregg Smith as Chief Executive Officer and officially transitioning to a U.S.-based company with headquarters in Maryland.
Smith brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience building and scaling cybersecurity and technology companies serving the U.S. government and allied agencies. Over his career, he has led multiple organizations such as Attila Security, Silent Circle, Technology Advancement Center, and Aether Systems through periods of rapid growth and successful exits, with a focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities to defense, intelligence, and law enforcement customers.
“Toka is pioneering a new era of innovation that unlocks the full potential of intelligence”
“Toka is pioneering a new era of innovation that unlocks the full potential of intelligence,” said Gregg Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Toka. “This is a pivotal moment for the company. As demand from U.S. and allied government partners continues to rise, transitioning to a U.S.-based entity and continuing to invest in growing our team and scaling our platforms enables us to support our mission to protect citizens, institutions, and democratic societies.”
Toka’s decision to establish its headquarters in the U.S. reflects the country’s central role in advancing global security, innovation, and trusted government collaboration. By operating from Maryland, with an ongoing subsidiary in Israel effective in late 2025, Toka is positioning itself closer to its most strategic partners while aligning with the policy, regulatory, and operational environments that define modern intelligence.
Founded by leaders with extensive experience in national security and cybersecurity, Toka employs approximately 100 professionals with deep expertise across government, military, and the private sector. This year, the company will grow its teams across engineering, product, operations, and go-to-market functions as a continued investment in innovation.
“The company’s growth and milestones reflect strong business momentum as more agencies adopt Toka’s platforms and advisory services to modernize their intelligence and cyber defense capabilities,” said Kaitlyn Glancy, Partner at Eclipse. “As this momentum builds, Toka is well positioned to support elite government organizations with the tools and insight they need to operate effectively in a rapidly evolving threat environment.”
Toka helps agencies transform complex digital data into actionable intelligence, enabling precise operations. Together, the company’s leadership transition, U.S. headquarters establishment, and organizational growth mark a significant milestone as Toka enters its next phase of scale and impact.