SynopsisHorizon3 secured $250 million in funding, significantly increasing its valuation. This investment comes as AI enhances cyber threats and exploits vulnerabilities. The company's NodeZero platform tests production environments for attack paths. Proceeds will fund expansion into new markets and product development. Horizon3 plans to integrate AI for both attack simulation and defense.AgenciesCybersecurity threatCybersecurity company Horizon3 said on Monday it has raised $250 million in its latest funding round, more than tripling its valuation to over $2 billion in just about a year. The round comes amid growing demand for cybersecurity tools as hackers increasingly tap AI technology to exploit software vulnerabilities and launch more sophisticated attacks.Investment firms NightDragon and NEA co-led the round, with new investors including Acrew Capital, Blue Cloud Ventures and Demeter Group.Returning investors included Craft Ventures, Prosperity7 Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Ridge Ventures and SignalFire. Horizon3 had been valued at $650 million in its Series D round in June last year.Horizon3's NodeZero platform autonomously tests production environments for exploitable attack paths, provides remediation guidance and verifies fixes, the company said.Horizon3 will use the proceeds from the latest fundraise to expand sales, marketing and channel operations, enter Singapore and Australia, deepen its presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and accelerate product development.The company said it plans to build a continuous learning loop between AI systems that simulate attacks and AI tools that defend against them, including automated defensive agents that can fix issues identified by NodeZero penetration tests, which simulate real-world hacking attempts.Horizon3 has gathered data from 310,000 tests safely conducted on live systems, CEO and co-founder Snehal Antani said. NightDragon's founder and CEO Dave DeWalt and Managing Director Morgan Kyauk will join Horizon3's board. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now
Cybersecurity firm Horizon3 crosses $2 billion valuation in new funding round - The Economic Times
Horizon3 secured $250 million in funding, significantly increasing its valuation. This investment comes as AI enhances cyber threats and exploits vulnerabilities. The company's NodeZero platform tests production environments for attack paths. Proceeds will fund expansion into new markets and product development. Horizon3 plans to integrate AI for both attack simulation and defense.
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Horizon3 raised $250M, tripling valuation to $2B; NodeZero tests production environments for attack paths. As AI-enhanced hacking grows, the company builds AI defensive agents for automated remediation—marking a key market shift for IT leaders.
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