Academi is a private security and risk management company based in the United States. Founded in 1997 as Blackwater, it gained notoriety for its involvement in military and security operations during the Iraq War. The company provides services such as training, logistics, and protective services to government and commercial clients. In 2011, Blackwater rebranded itself as Xe Services and later became Academi in 2014. The company focuses on providing professional training for military and law enforcement personnel, as well as offering security solutions in high-risk environments around the world.