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Security Validation Firm Pentera Banks $60M Series D  

Israeli startup in the automated security validation space secures a $60 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners.

Pentera, a late-stage startup selling technology in the automated security validation space, has secured $60 million in a Series D funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners.

Pentera said Farallon Capital Management also took an equity stake, bringing its total funding to $250 million.

Pentera’s technology enables security teams to emulate adversarial techniques, identify exploitable security gaps, and prioritize remediation efforts. 

The platform supports Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), a framework designed to address the increasing complexity of cyberattacks, including those accelerated by AI-driven tactics.

In a note announcing the new financing, Pentera said it has enjoyed rapid growth since its previous funding round with a 300% increase in ARR and a 200% expansion of its customer base. P

“Pentera emulates real-world adversarial techniques to uncover exploitable security gaps across on-prem networks, web-facing assets, and complex multi-cloud environments. The platform enables security teams to analyze complete attack paths, identify root causes, and prioritize remediation for effective risk reduction,” the company added.

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Pentera said the new capital will be used on research and development, AI technology integrations and expansion in the US market.

Related: Security Validation Firm Pentera Raises $150 Million at $1 Billion Valuation

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