CyberKord Raises €2.7M to Automate Cybersecurity
CyberKord raised €2.7M pre-seed funding led by 360 Capital to automate IT and cybersecurity operations with AI.
The big picture: Italian cybersecurity startup CyberKord raised €2.7 million in a pre-seed funding round led by 360 Capital to develop its AI-powered platform for automating IT and cybersecurity operations.
Why it matters:
- Growing complexity: As companies expand IT infrastructure and adopt new software and AI agents, managing security and operational issues becomes increasingly complex.
- Slow resolution: While existing security tools can detect threats quickly, resolving them often takes considerably longer due to manual processes and the need for human intervention.
- Rapid attacks: The increasing frequency and speed of cyberattacks put additional pressure on companies to respond quickly to security incidents.
How it works:
- AI-powered automation: CyberKord’s platform uses AI and a Digital Twin of a company’s IT infrastructure to analyze issues, simulate potential solutions, and implement corrective actions.
- Integrated response: The system can initiate processes based on security alerts or support tickets, identify the underlying cause, and apply fixes using existing tools.
- Configurable autonomy: The platform integrates with cloud and on-premise systems, allowing organizations to determine the level of autonomy granted to the AI, while all actions are recorded for review.
The catch: The market for IT and cybersecurity automation is competitive, with established players and other startups also leveraging AI. CyberKord will need to demonstrate clear differentiation and return on investment, especially for large European companies with complex legacy systems. Scaling pilot projects and expanding the team will be critical for market penetration against entrenched solutions.
Key Facts
- Company: CyberKord
- Amount: €2.7M
- Round: Pre-Series A
- Investors: 360 Capital (lead), Plus Partners, Addendum Capital, Vento
- Founders: Alessandro Maggio, Dragos Tanasa, Cosimo Michelagnoli
- Announced: 2026-11-03
- Sector: Cybersecurity Automation
- Headquarters: Milan, Italy
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