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Global venture capital activity surged in the third quarter of 2025, with total funding reaching $97 billion, up 38% year-over-year, according to a new report released today by Crunchbase Inc. The $97 billion raised in the quarter was slightly ahead of the …
Permiso launches open-source P0LR Espresso to normalize cloud logs for faster threat response
Identity threat detection and response startup Permiso Security Inc. today launched a new open-source tool aimed at simplifying one of the biggest pain points in cloud defense: inconsistent logging across platforms. Called P0LR Espresso, the first part short for P0 Labs Live Response, the …
AI delivers record share of venture deal value in third quarter as fundraising slump continues
The global venture capital market held steady in the third quarter of 2025, propped up by artificial intelligence investments, but the recovery is narrow, concentrated in big rounds and exits. As a result, fundraising remains at decade-low levels, handing leverage to investors …
Clop-linked hackers claim Oracle E-Business Suite data theft in high-stakes extortion push
Threat actors aligned with the Clop ransomware group are claiming to have stolen sensitive data from Oracle Corp.’s E-Business Suite and, though Oracle has yet to confirm a breach, customers are reportedly receiving payment demands not to publish the stolen data. The …
Dash0 lands $35M to expand AI-native observability platform in US and Europe
Artificial intelligence-native observability startup Dash0 Inc. revealed today that it has raised $35 million in new funding to accelerate its expansion in the U.S. and Europe while doubling down on research and development to develop further its AI-native observability platform and Agent0 …
Vectra AI acquires Netography to boost cloud-native network observability
Threat detection and response firm Vectra AI Inc. today announced that it has acquired Netography Inc., a startup that specializes in cloud-native network observability, for an undisclosed price. Founded in 2018, Netography offers cloud-native network observability solutions for hybrid, multicloud and legacy environments. The company’s platform, …
Corsha advances machine identity security with new automation and visibility capabilities
Machine-to-machine communications startup Corsha Inc. today announced new platform innovations that automate machine identity security management to help organizations gain control, scale up securely and reduce operational and cyber risk efficiently. The latest release introduces Dynamic Machine Identity Discovery, Connection Canvas and a new …
Feedzai raises $75M at $2B valuation, secures key role in digital euro fraud prevention
Fraud and financial crime prevention platform company Feedzai Inc. revealed today that it has raised $75 million in new funding on a valuation of more than $2 billion. The company also said it has signed a framework agreement with the European Central …
Alation launches Agent Builder to bring enterprise-grade AI agents to structured data
Data intelligence company Alation Inc. today announced the launch of Alation Agent Builder, an artificial intelligence platform that gives enterprises the ability to deliver production-ready agents. The new offering, announced at the company’s annual revAlation user conference, gives organizations the ability to build, manage …
Exabeam Nova update lets SOC teams measure security maturity against industry peers
Security intelligence and management solutions company Exabeam Inc. today announced new capabilities in the Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent and Outcomes Navigator. The features allow security leaders to compare their security posture anonymously against similar organizations based on configurable parameters like industry, region and company …