Cybereason, a La Jolla, CA-based cybersecurity company that provides endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, has secured $120 million in funding.
Investors
The round was led by SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital, with the opportunity for other current investors to participate.
SoftBank Corp. is a major Japanese multinational conglomerate that provides services, including telecommunications, internet services, and e-commerce. SoftBank is also involved in venture capital investments and holds stakes in numerous global technology companies.
SoftBank Vision Fund 2 is a venture capital fund established in 2019 by SoftBank Group, focusing on investments in technology companies, particularly those developing artificial intelligence (AI) and related innovations.
Founded in 2021, Liberty Strategic Capital is a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm that invests in technology, financial services, and fintech across North America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Cybereason Use of Funds
The investment will fuel Cybereason’s global expansion, enhance its EDR technology and consulting services, and further its mission to protect organizations from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
About Cybereason
Led by CEO Manish Narula, Cybereason is a global company that provides AI-driven cybersecurity solutions designed to safeguard organizations throughout the incident lifecycle. Its EDR solution leverages AI to help businesses prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats in real time. The company provides services including endpoint security, managed detection and response (MDR), and threat hunting. Headquartered in La Jolla, California, Cybereason serves customers in over 40 countries.
Funding Details
Company: Cybereason, Inc.
Raised: $120.0M
Round: Unknown
Funding Date: March 2025
Lead Investor: SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Liberty Strategic Capital
Company Website: https://www.cybereason.com/
Software Category: Cybersecurity
Source: https://www.cybereason.com/press/cybereason-secures-funding-for-edr-growth