Pentera Raises $60 Million in Series D
Pentera, a Boston, MA-based company specializing in automated security validation solutions, has raised $60 million in Series D funding.
The round was led by Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from Farallon Capital Management, bringing Pentera’s total funding to $250 million.
Evolution Equity Partners is an international venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies, particularly in the cybersecurity and AI sectors. The firm operates offices in New York City, Palo Alto, London, and Zurich.
The company will use the funding for advanced research and development, AI integration, and expanding its presence in the U.S. market. Pentera also plans to explore strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Founded in 2017, Pentera provides an automated security validation platform designed to help organizations test and validate their cybersecurity defenses. Its platform enables businesses to identify vulnerabilities across their networks, web-facing assets, and multi-cloud environments. Pentera's security validation capabilities are essential for Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) operations. The company serves over 1,100 organizations globally, including notable companies like Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Virgin Atlantic, and Casey’s.
Funding Details
Company: Pentera
Raised: $60.0M
Round: Series D
Funding Date: March 2025
Lead Investor: Evolution Equity Partners
Additional Investors: Farallon Capital Management
Company Website: https://pentera.io/
Software Category: Automated Security Validation