Daylight Secures $80 Million in Funding for AI-Powered Security Operations
Israeli-American startup Daylight has made a significant splash in the cybersecurity world by securing $80 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total raised to $120 million. This fresh injection of capital will enable the company to accelerate its platform’s development, expand its security and technology teams, and grow its presence in key markets.
Founded just two years ago, Daylight has built an AI-native platform called Aura that takes a bold approach to detecting and containing cyber threats. Rather than relying on traditional security tools, Aura combines artificial intelligence with human expertise to continuously build, run, and customize agents that handle day-to-day security operations. These agents can be tailored to customers’ specific workflows, risks, and priorities, providing a flexible service model that can be fully managed, co-managed, or supported by forward-deployed engineers.
The platform’s AI-powered agents can investigate security environments, access security data, and manage security operations in real-time. What sets Daylight apart is its focus on protecting not just the traditional attack surface but also AI platforms themselves from threats such as prompt injection, risky MCPs (Machine-Check Programmers), and rogue AI-driven activity.
According to Hagai Shapira, co-founder and CEO of Daylight, “As these agents become more capable, they’ll fundamentally change how threats are detected, investigated, and contained.” He emphasizes the importance of combining the speed and scale of AI with the judgment and oversight of human experts. This agent-native model is seen as a foundation for a new era of security operations.
The $80 million investment will be used to further develop Daylight’s platform, expand its teams in key areas such as security and technology, and increase its presence in the US market. The company also plans to enter new markets in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) regions.
The funding round was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ Growth Equity, with additional support from prominent investors including Okta Ventures, Bain Capital, Craft Ventures, Vintage Partners, and Maple Capital. This significant investment is a testament to the growing demand for innovative cybersecurity solutions that leverage AI and machine learning to stay ahead of evolving threats.
As security professionals continue to grapple with the complexities of modern cyber threats, Daylight’s AI-powered approach offers a promising solution. By combining human expertise with AI automation, Aura provides a scalable and flexible platform for organizations to manage their security operations. With this fresh funding in hand, Daylight is poised to make an even greater impact on the cybersecurity landscape.
For those looking to future-proof their organization’s security posture, it’s worth keeping an eye on Daylight’s progress. As AI-powered platforms continue to evolve, having a robust and adaptable solution will be crucial for staying ahead of the threats.
Source: SecurityWeek — 2026-11-12