Cybersecurity

Helmet Security: $9 Million Raised To Advance Protection For Agentic AI Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:58 PM

Helmet Security has secured $9 million in funding from SYN Ventures and WhiteRabbit Ventures, positioning the company to expand its end-to-end security platform built for the fast-growing agentic AI ecosystem.

Mirror Security: $2.5 Million In Pre-Seed Funding Raised To Advance AI Encryption Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 3, 2025

Mirror Security has raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding in a round led by Sure Valley Ventures and Atlantic Bridge, marking a significant milestone in the company’s push to expand its encrypted AI security platform. The Dublin-based startup is developing technology to protect sensitive data and secure large-scale artificial intelligence systems, as organizations face rising pressure to adopt AI responsibly and mitigate risks associated with data exposure and model manipulation.

Codenotary: $16.5 Million Secured To Expand Its AI Cybersecurity And Trust Automation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 26, 2025

Codenotary, a company known for its AI-driven cybersecurity and software supply chain trust solutions, announced that it has secured $16.5 million in new financing from a mix of existing and new investors. The investment will accelerate the company’s product development initiatives and global expansion efforts as demand increases for trust automation, secure cloud computing, and real-time visibility across distributed software environments.

Sola Security: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Guy Flechter About The Enterprise Security Orchestration Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2025

Sola Security is an AI cybersecurity platform that empowers teams to rapidly create, orchestrate, and adapt security solutions across their environments. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Sola Security co-founder and CEO Guy Flechter to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Blast Security: $10 Million Seed Round Raised To Launch Preemptive Cloud Defense Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Blast Security has emerged from stealth with a $10 million seed round, introducing a preventive approach to cloud risk mitigation that aims to replace the industry’s longstanding reliance on reactive detection. The round was co-led by 10D and MizMaa Ventures, marking one of the notable early-stage cybersecurity financings this quarter.

Vouched: Interview With CEO Peter Horadan About The Identity Verification Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

Vouched is a company that provides AI-based identity verification and fraud prevention solutions. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Vouched CEO Peter Horadan to gain a better understanding of the company.

Guy Arazi: Building a Cybersecurity Startup From A Microsoft Discovery

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Guy Arazi is a cybersecurity research expert who oversaw every incoming security risk at Microsoft and was a founding member of the team that developed Palo Alto Networks’ XCloud. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Guy Arazi to gain a deeper understanding of a company that he will be launching soon.

Method Security: $26 Million Raised To Advance Autonomous Cyber Defense Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Method Security has raised $26 million across its Seed and Series A rounds as it accelerates efforts to deliver autonomous cyber defense systems to the U.S. Government and major enterprises. The investment was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, with participation from Blackstone Innovations Investments, Crossbeam Ventures, NFDG, Forward Deployed Ventures, Pax Ventures, WndrCo, 515 Ventures, and prominent industry leaders, including Phil Venables of Google, Frederic Kerrest of Okta, Ryan Noon of Material Security, and Aaron Levie of Box.

Amplix Acquires 24By7Security To Enhance Cybersecurity Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Amplix has expanded its national technology advisory platform with the acquisition of 24By7Security, a Coral Springs-based cybersecurity consulting and compliance services firm. The deal marks the company’s twelfth acquisition since the platform was formed in 2022 and significantly enhances Amplix’s ability to help clients manage complex and fast-evolving security risks.

Nudge Security: $22.5 Million Series A Raised To Advance Workforce AI And SaaS Governance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Nudge Security has raised $22.5 million in Series A financing as the Austin-based company accelerates its mission to secure AI and SaaS usage at the Workforce Edge. Cerberus Ventures led the new funding round with additional participation from Ballistic Ventures, Forgepoint Capital, and Squadra Ventures. Alongside the investment, Cerberus Ventures Director Morgan Mahlock will join the company’s board.

Apono: $34 Million Series B Raised To Advance AI-Driven Cloud Access Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Cloud identity and security firm Apono announced today that it has closed a $34 million Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to over $54 million. The round was led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) with participation from Swisscom Ventures, Vertex Ventures, 33N Ventures, and existing investors.

ShorePoint Secures Strategic Investment From CM Equity Partners To Advance Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

ShorePoint, a Herndon, Virginia-based cybersecurity firm focused on protecting critical federal assets, announced that it has received a strategic investment from CM Equity Partners. The capital infusion marks a significant milestone for the fast-growing cybersecurity provider as it prepares to expand its capabilities, deepen its customer footprint, and enter new markets. The company will continue operating as a stand-alone business, with its existing executive leadership team remaining fully invested and at the helm.

Aviatrix: Interview With Chief Product Officer Chris McHenry About Cloud Native Security Fabric

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Aviatrix provides a cloud networking and security platform for enterprises across multi-cloud environments. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Aviatrix Chief Product Officer Chris McHenry to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

SecurityBridge: Interview With CEO & Co-Founder Christoph Nagy About His Company’s SAP Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

SecurityBridge is a global cybersecurity platform provider focused on protecting SAP systems from vulnerabilities and threats. Pulse 2.0 interviewed SecurityBridge co-founder and CEO Christoph Nagy to understand the company better.

Mate: $15.5 Million Seed Funding Closed To Advance AI-Driven Security Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 17, 2025

Mate, a cybersecurity startup based in Tel Aviv, announced its launch from stealth with a $15.5 million seed round led by Team8 and Insight Partners. The funding will support rapid hiring across engineering, expand collaborations with design partners, and prepare the company for broader enterprise deployment as demand grows for more efficient and adaptive Security Operations Centers.

SubImage: $4.2 Million Raised To Expand Open-Core Cloud Security Graph Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 17, 2025

SubImage announced it has raised $4.2 million in seed funding to accelerate development of its open-core cloud security graph platform, expand customer pilots, and grow its engineering team. FundersClub, Y Combinator, Phosphor Capital, and Transpose Platform participated in the round.

Markus Rauschecker Named Chair Of Maryland Cybersecurity Council

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 17, 2025

Markus Rauschecker, Executive Director of the University of Maryland Center for Cyber, Health, and Hazard Strategies, has been elected Chair of the Maryland Cybersecurity Council. He succeeds Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and will serve a two-year term guiding the state’s cybersecurity advisory body as Maryland navigates increasing digital threats and emerging technologies.

Humanix: $18 Million Raised To Transform Cybersecurity By Defending The Human Layer From Social Engineering Attacks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Humanix announced that it has raised $18 million in combined Seed and Series A funding to combat social engineering attacks in real time, protecting enterprises and their employees from one of the fastest-growing threats in cybersecurity. Acrew Capital led the company’s latest round, while BoldStart Ventures led the Seed round. Humanix’s platform is already being used by leaders in finance, hospitality, and other industries that face growing risks from hackers exploiting people rather than code.

Sweet Security: $75 Million Secured To Power Next-Generation AI And Cloud Runtime Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Sweet Security has raised $75 million in Series B funding led by Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from Munich Re Ventures, Glilot Capital Partners, and Key1 Capital. The new investment brings the company’s total funding to $120 million. It will accelerate global expansion, product innovation, and customer adoption for its unified Runtime CNAPP platform across cloud and AI environments.

Meditology Services Acquires CORL To Enhance Healthcare Third-Party Risk Management Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Meditology Services, a leading provider of cybersecurity and compliance consulting for the healthcare industry, announced the acquisition of CORL Technologies, a recognized leader in third-party risk management (TPRM) services. The transaction enhances Meditology’s cybersecurity and compliance portfolio with CORL’s data-driven insights, proven TPRM programs, and managed services.