Zafran Security
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Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Secures $60M to Combat AI Threats
.Zafran Security, a cybersecurity startup founded by a former Iranian intelligence operative, secured a $60 million Series B led by Menlo Ventures, with Sequoia Capital and Cyberstarts also participating. The funding brings total capital to $130 million and will fuel AI‑focused talent acquisition and global expansion. CEO Sanaz Yashar highlighted the surge in sophisticated cyberattacks driven by AI tools, noting that the company’s AI‑driven platform automates threat assessment and remediation, and its ARR has tripled since a $70 million raise in 2024. The round underscores confidence in Zafran’s AI‑centric security solution.