Cybersecurity firm Pentera has secured $60 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at over $1 billion. The round was led by Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from Farallon Capital and existing investors, including Insight Partners, K1, and Blackstone.
The funding will fuel M&A activities and further development of its automated security validation platform.
Simulating Cyberattacks to Strengthen Enterprise Security
Pentera provides enterprises and government agencies with automated penetration testing, allowing security teams to:
- Launch simulated cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities.
- Test network resilience in real-time without disrupting business operations.
- Prioritize the most critical security threats by filtering down thousands of alerts into actionable risks.
CEO Amitai Ratzon explained:
“With a click, companies can attack themselves to expose weaknesses—then undo everything instantly. It’s a safe, real-world cybersecurity drill.” providing verified, compliant suppliers across multiple regions, reducing reliance on any single market.
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Growth & Market Impact
- 1,100 customers worldwide, doubling in the last four years.
- 300% increase in ARR since its last funding round.
- Expanded AI-driven attack simulations, adapting to emerging threats and AI-powered cyberattacks.
A Leader in Automated Security Validation
Richard Seewald, Managing Partner at Evolution Equity Partners, praised Pentera’s role in reshaping enterprise security:
“Pentera is setting the industry standard for automated security validation, delivering real-world attack simulations that help enterprises stay ahead of threats.”
With $60M in new funding, Pentera is expanding its AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, ensuring businesses can continuously validate and strengthen their security defenses against evolving cyber threats.
