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Zenity raises $125M to secure AI agents, backed by SoftBank, Hitachi, LG

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Zenity, a cybersecurity startup focused on securing AI agents, has successfully raised $125 million in a Series C funding round. The investment was led by Norwest, with participation from notable investors including SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Hitachi Ventures, and LG Technology Ventures. This funding will be used to expand Zenity's operations in Asia-Pacific and Europe, addressing the growing need for security as enterprises increasingly deploy AI agents for decision-making and customer-facing roles. AI

IMPACT This funding highlights the growing market for AI agent security, indicating a shift in focus from model protection to the operational risks of autonomous AI systems.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for an AI security startup. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Zenity raises $125M to secure AI agents, backed by SoftBank, Hitachi, LG

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nicholas Gordon ·

    SoftBank, Hitachi, LG back Zenity’s $125 million round to police AI agents

    The round lands as Asian enterprises rush to deploy AI agents that touch "every aspect of the enterprise," in the words of CEO Ben Kliger.

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