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Zenity raises $125m Series C

Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026

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Market Impact

The funding signals strong investor confidence in the emerging AI agent security market, potentially boosting valuations for cybersecurity startups and increasing competition. Zenity's growth and recognition, including a Gartner report, may drive further investment and adoption of agent governance solutions, impacting the broader cybersecurity and AI sectors.

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Software
Event Summary

Zenity, an AI security and governance platform for enterprise AI agents, announced a $125 million Series C funding round led by Live Oak Venture Partners. New investors Qumra Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Hitachi — Hitachi Ventures, and LG Technology Ventures joined, with existing investors Vertex Ventures, Third Point, Digital Transmission Content Protection, and Intel — Intel Capital also participating. The funding will accelerate global expansion, platform innovation, and meet growing enterprise demand for AI agent security. Zenity's platform provides a security layer that interprets agent intent and allows, modifies, or blocks actions before execution, supporting agents built on major frameworks including Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Gemini, Claude, Codex, Cursor, and custom systems on AWS Bedrock, Microsoft Foundry, and Alphabet Inc. Vertex AI. The company counts many Fortune 500 and Global 2000 firms among its customers, including SoftBank Group, and reports tripled revenue in each of the past two years, on track to triple again in 2026. Zenity Labs has disclosed vulnerabilities such as AgentFlayer, a zero-click attack class, and issues in Microsoft Copilot Studio and Perplexity's Comet browser. The company employs over 230 people, with R&D in Tel Aviv and go-to-market operations in New York, and plans to expand in Europe and Asia Pacific.

Key Actions
100 Zenity raised funding
80 Zenity tripled revenue
70 Zenity disclosed vulnerabilities
60 SoftBank Group adopted platform Zenity
50 Zenity expanded operations
Entities Involved
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Zenity
Zenity is the central entity, raising $125 million to expand its AI agent security platform. The funding validates its market position and supports growth, with revenue tripling annually.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 90.0
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Live Oak Venture Partners
Live Oak Venture Partners led the Series C round, demonstrating confidence in Zenity's potential. This investment aligns with Live Oak Venture Partners's focus on high-growth technology companies.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Ben Kliger
Ben Kliger, co-founder and CEO, is the public face of Zenity, articulating the vision of securing the era of 1 billion agents. His leadership is central to the company's growth.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 75.0
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SoftBank Group
SoftBank Group is both a customer and an investor through SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Its endorsement highlights Zenity's credibility and real-world deployment.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Microsoft
Microsoft is a key platform partner, with Zenity supporting Microsoft Copilot and Foundry. Zenity also disclosed a vulnerability in Copilot Studio, highlighting the need for security.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Qumra Capital
Qumra Capital joined as a new investor, contributing to the funding round and gaining exposure to the AI security market.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Vertex Ventures
Vertex Ventures, an existing investor, continued its support, reinforcing its commitment to Zenity's growth.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Third Point
Third Point, an existing investor, participated again, indicating sustained confidence in Zenity.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Intel — Intel Capital
Intel — Intel Capital, an existing investor, participated, reflecting strategic interest in AI security technologies.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Gartner
Gartner recognized Zenity as a leader in AI agent governance in an April 2026 report, boosting its credibility and market visibility.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 60.0
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OpenAI
OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise is supported by Zenity, and Zenity's research demonstrated data exfiltration via a poisoned document in ChatGPT, underscoring security risks.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 55.0
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Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc.'s Gemini and Vertex AI are supported by Zenity, making Alphabet Inc. a key ecosystem partner in the AI agent security space.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 55.0
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Hitachi — Hitachi Ventures
Hitachi — Hitachi Ventures joined the round, reflecting corporate interest in AI security and potential synergies with Hitachi's industrial operations.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 55.0
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LG Technology Ventures
LG Technology Ventures participated as a new investor, seeking opportunities in AI governance and security.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 55.0
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Digital Transmission Content Protection
Digital Transmission Content Protection, an existing investor, joined the round, maintaining its stake in Zenity.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 55.0
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