RAD Security Raises $14 Million in Series A

RAD Security Raises $14 Million in Series A

RAD Security, a San Francisco, CA-based cloud-native security company focused on securing cloud infrastructure, has raised $14 million in Series A funding.

The round was led by Cheyenne Ventures, with participation from Forgepoint Capital, Lytical Ventures, Akamai, .406 Ventures, Vertex Ventures, and Gula Tech Adventures.

Cheyenne Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Woodside, California, partnering with visionary founders and leadership teams to drive groundbreaking innovation. The firm invests in early and growth-stage investments across sectors like AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud management, SaaS, consumer products, and healthcare.

The funds will be used to fuel RAD Security’s growth, enhance its AI-driven cloud security platform, expand product capabilities, and scale rapidly. The company plans to expand its presence in key industries such as government, high-tech, fintech, insurance, and e-commerce, with a bold 2025 go-to-market strategy.

Founded in 2021, RAD Security specializes in cloud security and AI-driven defense solutions. The company offers an AI-driven platform that empowers organizations to secure their AI workloads and cloud infrastructure with real-time, behavior-driven defense. Building on its battle-tested Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) platform, RAD enhances its capabilities to help enterprises safeguard their AI systems as they grow and adapt. Through continuous runtime monitoring and automation, RAD Security enhances detection, reduces alerts, and accelerates response times.

Funding Details

Company: RAD Security, Inc.

Raised: $14.0M

Round: Series A

Funding Date: February 2025

Lead Investor: Cheyenne Ventures

Additional Investors: Forgepoint Capital, Lytical Ventures, Akamai, .406 Ventures, Vertex Ventures, Gula Tech Adventures

Company Website: https://www.radsecurity.ai/

Software Category: Cybersecurity