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Exaforce has raised $125 million in a Series B funding round backed by leading investors including HarbourVest, Peak XV, Mayfield, and Khosla Ventures. The company will use the funds to advance its AI-powered security operations platform and support global expansion.
Exaforce, a California-based AI startup focused on agentic security operations, has raised $125 million in a Series B funding round to expand its cybersecurity platform and strengthen AI-driven defense systems.
The round saw participation from major investors including HarbourVest Partners, Peak XV Partners, Mayfield Fund, Khosla Ventures, Seligman Ventures, and AICONIC.
The startup plans to use the fresh capital to advance its core technology, including multi-model AI systems and a real-time knowledge graph. These tools are designed to help security teams detect threats faster, investigate incidents more efficiently, and respond to cyberattacks in real time.
Founded to address the rising complexity of modern cyber threats, Exaforce builds an AI-native security operations platform that integrates agents with human security teams. The company says its system is designed to give defenders full context from the start, reducing delays in identifying and responding to attacks.
Ankur Singla, CEO of Exaforce, said, "The platform is built to be a complete workspace for defenders rather than just an additional AI layer on top of existing tools". He highlighted that the system combines real-time data architecture with advanced visualization tools to help security engineers and AI agents work together more effectively.
Investor Vinod Khosla said the biggest opportunity in enterprise security is shifting the advantage back to defenders by reducing the cost of defense at scale. He added that Exaforce’s architecture could fundamentally change how organizations manage cybersecurity risks.
The company noted that modern cyber threats are becoming faster and more automated, especially with AI-driven attack methods and zero-day vulnerabilities. Traditional security systems often struggle to keep up with the speed and complexity of these threats, creating a need for more advanced, AI-native solutions.
Exaforce’s platform is built around a real-time knowledge graph that connects data from different sources to provide instant context during investigations. This allows security teams to quickly understand incidents and take action without switching between multiple tools.
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With the new funding, the company also plans to expand its global presence. Key focus regions include Japan and Europe, where demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions is growing. Exaforce will also invest in customer support, research, and managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities to improve enterprise adoption.
The company believes its platform can significantly reduce response times and improve resilience for enterprises operating in complex digital environments. By combining AI agents with human expertise, Exaforce aims to reshape how modern security operations are run.
The latest funding marks a major step in the company’s growth as it scales its AI-powered cybersecurity infrastructure globally and strengthens its position in the enterprise security market.