DataBahn.ai, the creator of a security-native data pipeline platform built for modern enterprise workloads, announced it has raised $17 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Forgepoint Capital, with participation from S3 Ventures and returning investor GTM Capital, bringing the company’s total capital raised to $19 million.
How the funding will be used: The funding will advance the development of the DataBahn platform roadmap for agentic AI, autonomous agents that learn from enterprise data flows to automate data engineering tasks and support global expansion as the company establishes itself as the trusted foundation for enterprises seeking clarity, control and composability in their data pipelines.
DataBahn.ai is also setting a new benchmark for how modern enterprises manage and operationalize telemetry across security, observability, IoT/OT, and AI ecosystems. And the DataBahn platform delivers an AI-native data fabric that enables organizations to seamlessly integrate, govern, and optimize data pipelines from any source to any destination, with one-click simplicity and enterprise-grade control.
DataBahn’s new Phantom agents: DataBahn’s new Phantom agents collect telemetry without deploying traditional agents, avoiding footprint bloat and preserving compute resources. Created on an AI-driven architecture, DataBahn parses, enriches, and suppresses noise at scale, all while also being mindful of egress costs. The platform’s new federated search capabilities deliver persona-based insights.
For security teams, this means faster threat detection and streamlined compliance. And for observability teams, better predictive analytics for IT outage prevention. For business teams, deeper application transaction visibility. For the enterprise as a whole, DataBahn unlocks the full value of data, without compromise.
KEY QUOTES:
“Today’s enterprises don’t just need data pipelines; they need intelligent fabrics that adapt, govern and optimize data at scale. We’re building the foundation for a new era of observability, one where data is not just moved, but understood, enriched and made AI-ready in real time.”
“Enterprises aren’t just overwhelmed by data volume; they’re being outpaced by its complexity. Our mission is to transform telemetry from a liability into a strategic asset by making data pipelines smarter, leaner and AI-ready from the start.”
Nanda Santhana, co-founder and CEO of DataBahn.ai
“DataBahn is tackling one of the most urgent infrastructure challenges: how to manage and extract value from fragmented, fast-growing data streams,” said Bio. “What’s truly rare is the customer enthusiasm. We heard consistent praise for the platform’s rapid ROI, forward-looking innovation and the team’s responsiveness—qualities that separate great companies from the rest.”
Ernie Bio, managing director at Forgepoint Capital, who has joined the DataBahn.ai board of directors
“We didn’t set out to build just another pipeline. We built DataBahn to make data work for security and IT teams—not the other way around. By combining deep domain knowledge with plug-and-play AI, we’re helping teams break through complexity and unlock insight from day one—no rewiring, no retraining.”
Nithya Nareshkumar, co-founder and president of DataBahn.ai
“This product has changed what data means to us. Our journey with DataBahn has transformed data from a cost center into a strategic asset. I’d recommend this to every CISO and IT leader looking to take control of their data.”
Greg Stewart, senior director of cybersecurity and threat intelligence at CSL Behring
“Enterprises face significant challenges converting security data into actionable insights due to significant longstanding limitations of legacy systems. DataBahn’s innovative approach to scalable security data management represents a critical advancement in automating and optimizing data for next-generation security architectures. I’ve enjoyed working with the DataBahn team and look forward to continuing being a part of their journey to address the urgent need for intelligence and optimization in security data management.”
Chris Inglis, former U.S. national cyber director, cybersecurity advisor to the president of the United States in the Biden administration, and an advisor to DataBahn.ai
“Trusted by the world’s largest enterprises, DataBahn’s AI-powered data fabric is at the core of next-generation observability architectures. As data volumes exponentially outpace the limits of legacy SIEM and observability architectures, DataBahn puts enterprises back in control. We are excited to partner with DataBahn on this next phase of growth as they continue to enhance the product and build out the team.”
Aaron Perman, partner at S3 Ventures
