AI/ML AI cybersecurity startup Exaforce raises $125 million May 13, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) AI cybersecurity startup Exaforce has secured $125 million in Series B funding, valuing the company at $725 million. The funding round saw participation from HarbourVest, Peak XV, Mayfield, Khosla Ventures, and Seligman Ventures, as reported by TechCrunch. Exaforce utilizes AI agents, dubbed "Exabots," to analyze data and automate security operations, aiming to reduce the burden on human analysts. The company claims its platform can decrease manual tasks by up to 90%. Recently, Exaforce introduced "vibe hunting," a feature allowing security teams to investigate potential attacks using natural language queries. Launched in late last year, the startup has already acquired 20 customers, including Replit and Guardant Health, and anticipates doubling its customer base by the end of the year. The increasing frequency and severity of cyberattacks have accelerated customer adoption. Exaforce operates in a competitive landscape, facing rivals like 7ai, Dropzone AI, Prophet Security, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike. Source: TechCrunch An In-Depth Guide to AI Get essential knowledge and practical strategies to use AI to better your security program. Learn More SC Staff Related AI benefits/risks What zero-trust looks like for AI agents Art Poghosyan May 13, 2026 Here’s four steps teams can take to secure newly-emerging agentic AI environments. AI/ML Manifold Security expands supply chain intelligence to cover AI agent servers SC Staff May 13, 2026 The expansion adds scored entries for over 7,700 MCP servers to Manifold's existing index of agent skills and plugins. Exposure management Fighting fire with fire: Defending against Mythos-powered cyberattacks Paul Wagenseil May 12, 2026 How AI-powered exposure management reduces the opportunities AI-powered attackers depend on. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds