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Chris Metinko
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Senior Reporter, Crunchbase News
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By Chris Metinko Verified| Crunchbase News Verified Funding to venture-backed cybersecurity startups has trended up so far this year, and Thursday saw another sign of that. Exaforce locked up a $75 million Series A funding led by Khosla Ventures, Mayfield Fund 1 and Thomvest Ventures. The San Jose, California-based startup is helping bring artificial intelligence agents to security operations centers, or SOC.
By Chris Metinko Verified| Crunchbase News Verified This column is a look back at the week that was in AI. Read the previous one here. Dealmaking involving venture-backed startups is up slightly year to year overall, and part of that uptick is thanks to artificial intelligence. In Q1, 81 deals involving AI startups were consummated, per Crunchbase data. That number is nearly a 33% increase from both Q1 and Q4 2024 — both of which saw 61 M&A deals. The Q1 numbers included some big deals.
By Chris Metinko Verified| Crunchbase News Verified Funding to venture-backed cybersecurity startups has trended up so far this year, and Thursday saw another sign of that. Exaforce locked up a $75 million Series A funding led by Khosla Ventures, Mayfield Fund 1 and Thomvest Ventures. The San Jose, California-based startup is helping bring artificial intelligence agents to security operations centers, or SOC.
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Crunchbase is a prominent provider of intelligent prospecting software, established in 2007 by Michael Arrington, Sam O'Keefe, and John Borthwick. Originally created as a database to track startups featured in TechCrunch articles, it has since developed into a comprehensive platform that offers tools for investment analytics, trend analysis, web traffic review, and marketing. Crunchbase is well-known for its extensive database of startup information, making it a valuable resource for investors, entrepreneurs, and researchers. The company offers several key services, including Crunchbase Pro, an in-depth search tool for detailed insights into companies and startups, and Crunchbase Enterprise, which provides enhanced features for larger organizations, such as API access and custom data solutions. Additionally, Crunchbase supplies comprehensive data on startups, including funding rounds and acquisitions, along with news and insights related to the tech industry. Its services are utilized by venture capitalists, private equity firms, startup founders, and corporate development teams to inform their business decisions.
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