CloudSEK, a leading AI-powered predictive cyber threat intelligence company, announced a strategic investment from Connecticut Innovations (CI), the state of Connecticut’s venture capital arm, as part of its $10 million Series B2 round. This milestone makes CloudSEK the first Indian-origin cybersecurity firm to receive funding from a U.S. state-backed venture fund, reinforcing its global expansion strategy.
The Series B2 tranche, which includes a mix of primary and secondary capital, follows CloudSEK’s previous $19 million Series B1 round, solidifying the company’s financial foundation for scaling operations internationally.
“Becoming the first Indian-origin cybersecurity company to receive backing from a U.S. state fund is a milestone for CloudSEK, as well as for the entire Indian cybersecurity ecosystem,” said Rahul Sasi, Co-founder and CEO, CloudSEK. “With Connecticut as our U.S. anchor, we are committed to creating jobs, investing in localized research, and strengthening cyber resilience in the Western world. CloudSEK is proud to advance its identity as a truly Indo-American cybersecurity company.”
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Founded in 2015 by Sasi, CloudSEK has evolved from a research-focused initiative into a trusted global cyber threat intelligence platform, serving over 300 enterprises across BFSI, healthcare, technology, and government sectors. Its capabilities specialize in AI-driven attack detection, enabling organizations to proactively identify and mitigate emerging threats.
The partnership with CI was secured after CloudSEK distinguished itself at VentureClash, CI’s global investment pitch competition. Sasi and product owner Nivya Ravi presented CloudSEK’s innovative predictive intelligence platform to a panel of prominent judges, including Indra Nooyi, former Chair and CEO of PepsiCo, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, and senior leaders from Endiya Partners, IITM Research Park, and Capria Ventures.
“At our 2025 VentureClash India pitch event, CloudSEK distinguished itself as a truly innovative provider of cybersecurity and predictive threat capabilities used by hundreds of businesses around the world,” said Alison Malloy, Managing Director, Investments, Connecticut Innovations. “We are excited to welcome CloudSEK to the CI portfolio and look forward to supporting their team as they establish their U.S. hub and pursue new customer and partnership opportunities in Connecticut.”
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Leveraging the investment, CloudSEK plans to establish a regional hub in Connecticut focused on operations, talent acquisition, and strategic partnerships. The company aims to recruit top cybersecurity and AI professionals, collaborate with local universities and research institutions, and conduct region-specific cybersecurity research and innovation.
Previously, CloudSEK’s Series B1 round was led by U.S.-based Commvault, with participation from MassMutual Ventures, Inflexor Ventures, Prana Ventures, and Tenacity Ventures, while early investors such as Meeran Family (Eastern Group), StartupXSeed, Neon Fund, and Exfinity Ventures continue to support its long-term growth.
In addition to its U.S. expansion, CloudSEK recently announced a strategic partnership with Seed Group, part of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, to deliver predictive cyber intelligence across the UAE.
This investment marks a new chapter in Indo-American cybersecurity collaboration, positioning CloudSEK to strengthen global cyber resilience, drive innovation, and solidify its presence as a leading cross-border cybersecurity platform.
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