Data Security Firm Cyera Raises $400M, Hits $9B Valuation
Cyera has secured a $400 million funding round that has catapulted its valuation to $9 billion.
This represents a 50% jump from its $6 billion valuation achieved seven months ago, signaling clear investor confidence in AI security solutions.
With 95% of U.S. companies now using generative AI according to recent Bain & Co. research, enterprises are racing to deploy autonomous AI systems while struggling to maintain security oversight.
Cyera’s decent growth suggests the data security outift has found the solution people need.
Investment dollars are flooding into AI security
According to the announcement, Blackstone led this Series F round yesterday, with participation from a roster including Accel, Coatue, Cyberstarts, and Sequoia Capital. The funding brings Cyera’s total raised to more than $1.7 billion, making it one of the most heavily funded cybersecurity companies in history.
“AI is fundamentally changing the enterprise risk landscape, and data has quickly become one of the fastest-growing and least understood attack surfaces,” said Adam Fletcher, Chief Security Officer at Blackstone. “The move toward unified data security platforms reflects how enterprises are thinking about securing sensitive information as AI adoption accelerates. An AI-native approach aligns with the need for clearer visibility and stronger governance as digital systems and data usage continue to evolve.”
Numbers tell a happy growth story. Cyera now secures data and AI for 20% of the Fortune 500 and has expanded its team threefold over the past 12 months to over 1,100 employees across 15 countries. The company’s revenue grew more than 3.4 times over the past year, with ambitious plans to triple revenue again next year.
This funding announcement arrives amid healthy industry growth. Cybersecurity firms secured $14 billion in funding over the past year, representing a 47% increase from 2024 and marking the strongest funding year since the 2021 peak.
Enterprises are discovering an AI security gap
Research from three months ago reveals a troubling reality behind Cyera’s meteoric rise. While 83% of enterprises already use AI, only 13% report strong visibility into how AI touches their data, according to Cyera’s study published in September.
Security challenges are escalating at speed. 76% of organizations say autonomous AI agents are the hardest to secure, while only 9% monitor AI activity in real time. One finding of note: 66% have already caught AI over-accessing sensitive information, yet only 11% can automatically block risky activity.
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Cyera has integrated data security posture management, data loss prevention, and identity into a single platform. Their recent introduction of AI Guardian expanded the platform into AI-native protection, addressing the specific risks of autonomous AI systems.
Ambitious growth targets reflect the massive market opportunity ahead. Cyera has set a goal of reaching $1 billion in annual revenue, with plans to eventually reach $3 billion. Fresh funding will support product innovation, hiring, expansion, and new partnerships as the company plots success.
Partnerships are already delivering results, with Cyera recently forming new collaborations with Microsoft Purview, AWS, and Cohesity. These alliances position the company at the center of enterprise AI deployments.
Market timing appears to be good, as securing data for AI systems to operate safely without exposing sensitive information has become a key security imperative in 2026, driven by the rapid adoption of enterprise-ready agentic AI that emerged from numerous breakthroughs throughout 2025.
Experts predict 2026 will bring less AI hype and more governance, delayed enterprise spending, AI moving into OT, smarter cyberattacks, and faster cooling tech.
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