Cybersecurity

Aikido: $60 Million Series B Raised At $1 Billion Valuation For Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 14, 2026

Aikido announced it has raised a $60 million Series B financing at a $1 billion valuation, marking one of the fastest reported paths to unicorn status for a European cybersecurity company. The round was led by DST Global’s Tom Stafford, with participation from PSG Equity, Singular, Notion Capital, and other investors.

depthfirst Raises $40 Million Series A To Bring AI Agents to Software Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 14, 2026

depthfirst, an applied AI lab focused on software security, has raised a $40 million Series A funding round as it positions its “General Security Intelligence” platform as a response to a fast-changing threat landscape shaped by AI-generated code and increasingly automated attacks. The round was led by Accel and included participation from Alt Capital, BoxGroup, Liquid 2 Ventures, Mantis VC and SV Angel, alongside angel investors Jeff Dean, Kirsten Green, Colin Evans, Logan Kilpatrick and Julian Schrittwieser, the company said.

Novee Emerges From Stealth With $51.5 Million To Counter AI Cyberattacks With A Proprietary AI Hacker

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 14, 2026

Novee, an AI offensive security startup based in Tel Aviv, Israel, has launched out of stealth with $51.5 million in total funding as it targets the rise of AI-enabled cyberattacks with continuous, AI-driven penetration testing.

Defense Unicorns: $136 Million Series B Raised At $1+ Billion Valuation For Security Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 13, 2026

Defense Unicorns, a provider of software delivery technology for disconnected and high-security environments, said it has raised a $136 million Series B round led by Bain Capital’s Tech Opportunities fund, pushing the company past a $1 billion valuation.

CrowdStrike To Acquire Seraphic, Aiming To Turn Any Browser Into A Secure Enterprise Browser

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 13, 2026

CrowdStrike announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Seraphic Security, positioning the deal as a move to extend its Falcon platform from endpoint protection deeper into the web browser, the environment where employees increasingly work, collaborate, and access cloud applications.

Zepo Intelligence: $15 Million Seed Round Raised To Protect Workspaces From AI-Driven Social Engineering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 13, 2026

Zepo Intelligence, a human-centric cybersecurity startup focused on defending employees against AI-powered manipulation, has raised a $15 million seed round backed by European investors Kibo Ventures, eCAPITAL, and TIN Capital.

OneSpan To Acquire Build38 To Expand Next-Generation Mobile App Protection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 13, 2026

OneSpan announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Build38, a mobile application protection company, in a move aimed at strengthening OneSpan’s SDK-based security capabilities for banks and other enterprises facing a surge in mobile-channel attacks.

Picus Security: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO H. Alper Memiş About The Validation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 12, 2026

Picus Security provides a security validation platform that simulates real-world cyberattacks (breach and attack simulation) to continuously test defenses, pinpoint control gaps, and recommend remediations. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Picus Security co-founder and CEO H. Alper Memiş to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Torq: $140 Million Series D At $1.2 Billion Valuation Raised For Agentic AI-Focused Security Operations Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 11, 2026

Torq, an agentic AI-focused security operations company, said it has raised $140 million in a Series D financing at a $1.2 billion valuation, bringing its total funding to $332 million. The round was led by Merlin Ventures with participation from existing investors Evolution Equity Partners, Notable Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Ventures Partners and Greenfield Partners.

Blackbird.AI: $28 Million Raised As ARR Jumps 118% On Growing Demand To Counter Narrative Attacks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 10, 2026

Blackbird.AI announced it has secured $28 million in new strategic funding as the company reported accelerating growth tied to rising demand from enterprises and national security organizations for tools to detect and counter narrative-based disinformation, misinformation, and deepfake-driven campaigns.

Silverfort: Interview With Director Of Product Management Ido Halevi About The Identity Security Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 10, 2026

Silverfort is a company that focuses on identity security, protecting the identities (human and non-human) that access systems, both on-premises and in the cloud. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Silverfort's Director of Product Management, Ido Halevi, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

CrowdStrike To Buy SGNL For A Reported $740 Million To Add Risk-Based Access Controls For AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 10, 2026

CrowdStrike announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SGNL, positioning the deal as a step to expand its Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security offering with continuous, real-time authorization that can grant and revoke access based on changing risk signals. The deal size was undisclosed, but sources with CNBC reported it was for $740 million.

Snowflake To Buy Observe For AI-Based Observability At Enterprise Scale

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 10, 2026

Snowflake announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Observe, positioning the deal as a move to bring AI-powered observability directly into the Snowflake AI Data Cloud as enterprises manage growing volumes of telemetry from increasingly complex AI agents and data applications.

Coalfire Names Brad Little As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 7, 2026

Coalfire, a cybersecurity services and solutions company backed by funds advised by Apax Partners, announced it has appointed Brad Little as chief executive officer as it looks to scale its position in cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and AI-led transformation.

Department Of War And Lockheed Martin Establish New Acquisition Model To More Than Triple PAC-3 MSE Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 7, 2026

The Department of War (DoW) said it has signed a seven-year framework agreement with Lockheed Martin that sets a new acquisition model designed to expand munitions production and procurement by providing long-term demand certainty and incentivizing industrial investment.

ServiceNow To Buy Armis For $7.75 Billion To Expand Cyber Exposure Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 23, 2025

ServiceNow announced it has agreed to acquire Armis for approximately $7.75 billion in cash, a deal aimed at expanding ServiceNow’s security workflow capabilities across the full attack surface spanning traditional IT environments, operational technology, and connected medical and industrial devices.

Adaptive Security: $81 Million Series B Secured To Counter AI Powered Cyber Threats

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 23, 2025

Adaptive Security has raised an $81 million in Series B funding as it scales a platform designed to help organizations defend against AI-enabled impersonation, deepfakes, and multi-channel social engineering attacks. The round was led by Bain Capital Ventures and included participation from NVentures, NVIDIA’s venture capital arm, the OpenAI Startup Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Abstract Ventures, Capital One Ventures, and Citi Ventures.

10ZiG Technology: Interview With Vice President Of Sales Stuart Pladgeman On Advancing Secure Endpoint Computing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 23, 2025

10ZiG Technology specializes in purpose-built endpoint solutions for virtual desktops, cloud workspaces, and secure web applications. Focused exclusively on thin and zero clients, operating systems, and centralized management, the company helps organizations deliver consistent, high-performance digital experiences while simplifying endpoint operations and extending device lifecycles. By combining flexible OS options, broad ecosystem support, and a service-driven approach, 10ZiG enables IT teams to adapt quickly to evolving workspace and security requirements. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Stuart Pladgeman, Vice President of Sales at 10ZiG Technology, who has spent over 20 years helping grow the company from its early UK operations into a global endpoint computing mainstay. With hands-on experience across sales, operations, and customer engagement, Pladgeman brings a practical, execution-focused perspective to leadership. In this conversation, he discusses 10ZiG’s origins, its customer-driven innovation strategy, and how the company continues to evolve to support modern, hybrid work environments.

Cloverleaf Networks: Strategic Venture Investment Raised From Super K Ventures To Expand Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 15, 2025

Cloverleaf Networks said it has raised a strategic venture capital investment from Super K Ventures to accelerate growth and product development across its business connectivity, cybersecurity, and collaboration portfolio.

Cyphlens: $3.8 Million Seed Round Raised To Scale Visual Encryption For Enterprise Data Protection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 14, 2025

Cyphlens announced it has closed an oversubscribed $3.8 million seed funding round as it works to expand what it calls “visual encryption,” a security layer designed to protect sensitive information as it is viewed on a screen. The New York-based company said the round included participation from Salesforce Ventures, Motivate Ventures, DCG, ex/ante, and Cambrian Ventures. It coincided with an expansion of its advisory board with executives and former security and intelligence leaders.

Holly Ventures: $33 Million Cybersecurity Fund Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 11, 2025

Holly Ventures has officially launched its debut $33 million cybersecurity fund, introducing a solo-led model that gives early-stage cyber founders direct access to the firm’s decision-makers and a concentrated, high-value support network. The San Francisco-based fund, created by former YL Ventures Senior Partner John Brennan, is positioned as an alternative to significant platform funds that often emphasize capital scale or broad AI narratives over hands-on founder engagement.

Prime Security: $20 Million Raised To Advance Agentic Product Security Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Zafran: $60 Million Closed To Advance AI-Native Exposure Management As Adoption Surges

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Zafran Security has secured a $60 million Series C round to advance its AI-native Threat Exposure Management platform and expand globally as enterprises race to counter increasingly automated cyberattacks. The round, led by Menlo Ventures with participation from Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts, PSP Growth, Vintage Investment Partners, and Knollwood Investment, brings the company’s total funding to $130 million and doubles its valuation since its previous raise.

Proofpoint Finalizes $1.8 Billion Acquisition Of Hornetsecurity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Proofpoint has completed its acquisition of Hornetsecurity Group in a transaction valued at $1.8 billion, marking a major expansion of its human and agent centric cybersecurity platform and deepening its reach into the global managed service provider and small to midsize business markets.

Equixly: €10 Million Closed To Scale Its Agentic AI Platform For Enterprise API Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Equixly has secured €10 million in new funding to accelerate the expansion of its agentic AI platform designed to automate the discovery of complex API vulnerabilities across modern enterprise environments.

Lumia Security: $18 Million Seed Funding Raised To Advance Product Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Lumia Security has officially emerged from stealth mode after securing an $18 million seed funding round led by Team8, with additional participation from prominent security leaders, New Era Capital Partners, and members of the broader cybersecurity community.

Hopper Security: Interview With CEO Roy Gottlieb About Managing OSS Risks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Hopper Security is a cybersecurity company focused on managing risks associated with open-source software (OSS) in modern applications. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Hopper Security CEO Roy Gottlieb to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Cyberbay: Interview With Founder & CEO Felix Kan About The Cybersecurity Services Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Cyberbay provides cybersecurity services to protect organizations from digital threats by offering threat detection, incident response, and proactive security solutions. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Cyberbay founder and CEO Felix Kan to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

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

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 5, 2025

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.