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Horizon3 raises $250M at $2B valuation amid AI security demand · 1 source tracked

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Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 has secured $250 million in Series E funding, valuing the company at $2 billion. This funding round comes as businesses increasingly seek continuous, AI-powered security validation solutions. The company aims to meet this demand by offering an alternative to traditional annual penetration testing. AI

IMPACT This funding suggests growing investment in AI-driven security solutions, potentially accelerating the adoption of continuous validation over traditional methods.

RANK_REASON Funding round of over $100M for an AI-adjacent company.

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Horizon3 raises $250M at $2B valuation amid AI security demand · 1 source tracked

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI security startup Horizon3 has raised a 250M USD Series E, reaching a 2B USD valuation as AI threats escalate. The funding reflects growing enterprise demand

    AI security startup Horizon3 has raised a 250M USD Series E, reaching a 2B USD valuation as AI threats escalate. The funding reflects growing enterprise demand for AI-driven security platforms. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/03/hori zon3-hits-2-billion-valuation-with-250m-series…

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  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Horizon3 hits $2 billion valuation with $250M Series E as AI threats escalate Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 raised $250 million at a $2 billion valuation as co

    Horizon3 hits $2 billion valuation with $250M Series E as AI threats escalate Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 raised $250 million at a $2 billion valuation as companies want continuous, AI-powered security validation instead of annual pentesting. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/03…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/horizon3-hits-2-billion-…
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