MIND Secures $72 Million for AI-Powered DLP, Redefining Data Security in the Age of AI
Cybersecurity startup MIND has just closed a whopping $72 million Series B funding round, bringing its total raised to a staggering $112 million. The investment will be used to accelerate platform development, expand into key enterprise markets, and scale the company’s team. This significant influx of capital underscores the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in data loss prevention (DLP).
MIND’s AI-native DLP platform has been designed from the ground up with smart automations to protect customer data across various environments, including email, endpoint, gen-AI, and SaaS deployments. The platform relies on multi-layer classification to identify content and context, with AI agents taking over the DLP process to investigate events, tune policies, and address issues in real-time.
This investment round was led by Crosspoint Capital Partners, with additional support from previous investors YL Ventures and Paladin Capital Group. MIND’s co-founder and CEO, Eran Barak, sees this as a critical moment for DLP, which has traditionally been built around outdated technologies. “Security leaders are being asked to protect data that moves at AI speed with complex, manual, and incomplete tools designed for a slower world,” he said.
The problem is not just about the pace of data movement; it’s also about the complexity of modern attacks. With AI accelerating the problem, Barak believes that it’s time to redefine DLP using cutting-edge technology. “AI is giving people and autonomous systems new ways to access and move sensitive data at unparalleled speed. It also gives us the technology to reinvent how that data is protected,” he added.
The funding will enable MIND to expand its reach into key enterprise markets, deepen partnerships with major players in the industry, and further develop its AI-powered DLP platform. This comes at a time when companies are increasingly looking for solutions that can keep pace with the rapid evolution of threats in the digital landscape.
For security professionals, this development underscores the need for innovative approaches to data protection. As more organizations rely on AI to drive business decisions, it’s essential to have robust security measures in place to mitigate potential risks. With MIND at the forefront of AI-powered DLP, we can expect to see significant advancements in this space.
So what does this mean for your organization? If you’re still relying on outdated DLP solutions, now is the time to consider upgrading to a more advanced platform that leverages AI to detect and prevent data breaches. With MIND leading the charge, it’s clear that the future of DLP is brighter than ever – and it’s powered by artificial intelligence.
Source: SecurityWeek — 2026-09-18