Zepo Intelligence's €12.8M Raise, CrowdStrike's New Acquisition, and Trend Micro's ÆSIR Unveiled - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #37
January 19, 2026 -
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Zepo Intelligence, a cybersecurity startup from Spain, has secured €12.8 million in Seed funding to enhance its technology against AI-driven social engineering attacks. The investment will aid in global expansion and team growth, particularly in data engineering and AI roles. Meanwhile, Forward Edge-AI has expanded its global partner network by adding over two dozen new partners to enhance its post-quantum cryptography and cybersecurity offerings. This move aims to address the growing demand for quantum-resistant solutions across sectors like defense and telecommunications.
CrowdStrike has announced its acquisition of Seraphic Security to integrate browser protection with its Falcon platform, enhancing enterprise browsing security. In another development, Assail has introduced Ares, a system of autonomous AI agents for continuous penetration testing, and secured $250,000 in funding. Additionally, WitnessAI, an AI security platform, has raised $58 million to boost its market presence and product offerings, with the funding led by Sound Ventures.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
Zepo Intelligence, a cybersecurity startup from Spain, has secured €12.8 million in Seed funding to enhance its technology against AI-driven social engineering attacks. The investment will aid in global expansion and team growth, particularly in data engineering and AI roles. Meanwhile, Forward Edge-AI has expanded its global partner network by adding over two dozen new partners to enhance its post-quantum cryptography and cybersecurity offerings. This move aims to address the growing demand for quantum-resistant solutions across sectors like defense and telecommunications.
CrowdStrike has announced its acquisition of Seraphic Security to integrate browser protection with its Falcon platform, enhancing enterprise browsing security. In another development, Assail has introduced Ares, a system of autonomous AI agents for continuous penetration testing, and secured $250,000 in funding. Additionally, WitnessAI, an AI security platform, has raised $58 million to boost its market presence and product offerings, with the funding led by Sound Ventures.
Zepo Intelligence Raises €12.8 Million for AI Cybersecurity
Zepo Intelligence, a cybersecurity startup from Spain, has secured €12.8 million in Seed funding to advance its technology against AI-driven social engineering threats. The investment will aid in global expansion and team growth, particularly in data engineering and AI roles. Read more
Forward Edge-AI Expands Partner Network for Quantum Security
Forward Edge-AI has expanded its global partner network by adding over two dozen new partners to enhance its post-quantum cryptography and cybersecurity solutions. This move aims to address the growing demand for quantum-resistant solutions across sectors like defense and telecommunications. Read more
CrowdStrike Acquires Seraphic Security for Enhanced Browser Security
CrowdStrike has announced its acquisition of Seraphic Security to integrate browser protection with its Falcon platform, enhancing enterprise browsing security. Read more
Assail Launches Ares for Penetration Testing
Assail has introduced Ares, a system of autonomous AI agents for continuous penetration testing, and secured $250,000 in funding. Read more
WitnessAI Secures $58 Million in Funding
WitnessAI, an AI security platform, has raised $58 million to boost its market presence and product offerings. The funding was led by Sound Ventures with contributions from several other investors. Read more
Trend Micro Unveils ÆSIR for AI Security
The Trend Micro ÆSIR platform uses AI and human expertise to detect zero-day vulnerabilities in AI infrastructure, identifying 21 critical CVEs since mid-2025. Read more
Aikido Security Secures $60M in Series B Funding
Aikido Security has raised $60 million in a Series B funding round, achieving a $1 billion valuation. The investment will be used to enhance their security platform for code, cloud, and runtime environments. Read more
Sergas Partners with e& Enterprise for AI and Cybersecurity
Sergas, a UAE-based gas system solutions provider, has partnered with e& Enterprise to enhance operational efficiency and cybersecurity through digital capabilities including a Next-Generation Security Operations Centre and an AI-driven contact center. Read more
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