Summary:
Pavel Gurvich and Ariel Zeitlin, co-founders of Guardicore, launch a new stealth cyber-AI startup
Secured $32 million in funding from Greylock Partners and Battery Ventures
Guardicore was acquired by Akamai in 2021 for $600 million
Akamai's Israel-based cyber division evolved into its global cybersecurity hub under Gurvich's leadership
The startup focuses on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, though details remain under wraps
Pavel Gurvich, co-founder of Guardicore, has successfully raised $32 million for a new stealth cyber-AI startup. This venture, backed by prominent U.S. venture capital firms Greylock Partners and Battery Ventures, marks Gurvich's latest foray into the cybersecurity and artificial intelligence sectors. Joining him are Ariel Zeitlin, another Guardicore co-founder, and a team of seasoned professionals including Ofri Ziv, Itamar Tal, and Aner Mazursky.
Photo: Akamai
Guardicore, acquired by Akamai in 2021 for approximately $600 million, was a significant milestone in Gurvich's career. Post-acquisition, Akamai's Israel-based cyber division, under Gurvich's leadership, became the company's global cybersecurity hub. The acquisition spree didn't stop there; Akamai further expanded its security portfolio by acquiring Israeli startups Neosec and Noname Security, each for hundreds of millions of dollars.
This new startup, while still in stealth mode, has already garnered significant attention and funding, signaling strong confidence in Gurvich and his team's vision to innovate at the intersection of cybersecurity and AI.
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