CloudSEK Secures $19 Mn to Expand Its AI Threat Prediction Capabilities

Bangalore cybersecurity startup CloudSEK raised $19 million in its recent funding round to expand its AI-powered cyber threat prediction platform, News Nine reported. CloudSEK’s latest funding round includes backing from MassMutual Ventures, Inflexor Ventures, Prana Ventures, Tenacity Ventures, and strategic investor Commvault. Several early backers such as StartupXSeed, Neon Fund, and Exfinity Ventures have also continued their support.

AI Threat Prediction at the Core

CloudSEK’s core focus is AI threat prediction. The platform uses artificial intelligence to predict cyber threats before they occur. This allows businesses to take preventive action instead of reacting to cyber incidents after they’ve already caused damage.

With this fresh round of funding, CloudSEK aims to scale this technology further. The goal is to strengthen the platform’s ability to handle more data sources, offer faster threat detection, and support a broader range of industries.

Founded in 2015 by cybersecurity researcher Rahul Sasi, CloudSEK has emerged as one of the few Indian companies working on what it describes as “predictive threat intelligence.” While most solutions focus on reactive alerts or post-attack analysis, CloudSEK is changing that approach. The startup aims to help companies spot early signs of a breach such as leaked login credentials or exposed APIs before any major damage occurs.

Sasi said, “We built CloudSEK to predict the initial attack vector and stop threats before they hit the headlines. Leaked credentials, compromised vendors, exposed APIs, these are our red flags.”

Investors Back CloudSEK’s Vision

CloudSEK’s recent funding round featured repeat investor support, from MassMutual Ventures, Season Two Ventures, and several other venture capital players put in their investments. Their participation is indicative of faith in CloudSEK’s long-term growth prospects and its solid history in the cybersecurity space.

The firm has expanded steadily over the years since its start-up, and this fresh capital injection will enable it to increase its workforce, enhance product development, and invest further in R&D. The new capital is also likely to enable CloudSEK to expand in international markets and establish key partnerships in regions such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the US

This proactive startegy has helped the company establish a solid client base of more than 250 companies. These clients operate across sectors such as banking, healthcare, and technology. According to internal data, more than 60% of the new revenue for the company originates from international markets, with the US being the largest contributor to the list.

A Rising Name in Cybersecurity

This latest round, where CloudSEK bagged a funding of $19 million, comes at a crucial time when businesses around the world are increasing their cybersecurity budgets. CloudSEK plans to use this momentum to enhance its technological capabilities and broaden its client base.

CloudSEK’s strong investor backing and the company’s focus on AI threat prediction signal a promising future. With this new funding, CloudSEK is well-positioned to become a global player in AI-driven cyber defense.

VP of Finance, Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli said, “This round attracted significant interest. We’ll soon announce Series B2 to onboard new investors and allow partial exits for early backers.”