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🚀 Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC Group Acquires Maveris to Strengthen Cyber Capabilities Harmonia Holdings Group has added Maveris as a wholly owned subsidiary, enhancing its cybersecurity expertise and expanding its federal customer base, including deep ties with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Why it matters: ✅ Expands cybersecurity offerings with threat hunting, intelligence, and incident response ✅ Strengthens innovation with AI, machine learning, and cloud modernization ✅ Accelerates growth backed by Madison Dearborn Partners’ investment “This strategic combination is a huge step in our growth journey,” said Damon Griggs, CEO of Harmonia. Maveris leaders Brian Heder and Casey Woodyard will continue in key executive roles. 📌 Read more about this exciting expansion in the comments! #GovCon #Cybersecurity #Innovation #FederalIT #MergersAndAcquisitions

🚨 50% of companies have been hacked – what can we learn? 🚨 Industriens Fond and Seculyze is inviting to - what we think is - the most important panel debate at #TechBBQ, this time diving into the critical topic of cybersecurity for startups and VCs. I am grateful to moderate this debate. 🔒 Did you know? Analysis shows that addressing cyber issues can be a financial advantage for companies. We will discuss real-world examples of what happens when a startup gets hacked, how seasoned VCs assess cybersecurity in their due diligence process, and finally, we’ll leave you with 5 easy-to-implement cyber practices that every company can start working on right now. Thanks for participating Christoph Mayer from One Peak, Nina Schwartz from Fremsyn ApS and Kristian Jacobsen from Seculyze. Join us for an insightful conversation with industry experts – let’s put cybersecurity on the agenda for all companies without costing gazillion $$$, no matter their size or stage. #TechBBQ2024 #cybersecurity #startups #VC #innovation #DueDiligence #Seculyze #IndustriensFond

In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Jim Blair, general manager of the #Madison office of VC3, a North American #tech #consulting firm, which recently acquired Aberdean Consulting LLC. Blair talks about the acquisition of Aberdean as well as #cybersecurity trends for businesses and municipalities. https://lnkd.in/gpWwUPZ8 #Wisconsin #business #IT

Incredibly excited to share our State of the Cyber Nation 2024 report! The Israeli #cybersecurity ecosystem has achieved unprecedented milestones this year, with $4B raised across 89 rounds - but the numbers only tell part of this remarkable story. What truly stands out is the ecosystem's extraordinary resilience and evolution. We're seeing: - A record-breaking 50 seed rounds totaling $400M - Increased involvement from top-tier global VCs - Strategic homegrown consolidation reshaping the industry - Experienced founders reinvesting in the next generation Most inspiring is watching Israeli cyber innovation accelerate despite challenges, proving yet again why our ecosystem leads global cybersecurity innovation. The combination of technical excellence, veteran experience, and fresh perspectives continues to drive category-defining companies. This marks a pivotal moment for Israeli cybersecurity - one that reinforces our position as a global powerhouse in cyber innovation. Read the complete analysis here: https://lnkd.in/dHzjJ3xi Amazing work Or Salom, Merav Ben Avi, Gal Spiner Abramovich YL Ventures Thanks Barak Schoster Goihman, Vladi Sandler, Benny Porat & Hed Kovetz

The numbers are in! YL Ventures' 2024 State of the Cyber Nation report reveals the strength of Israeli cybersecurity innovation: $4B total funding (2x increase from 2023) Record 50 seed rounds 16 growth rounds totaling $2.9B Emergence of homegrown consolidation Proud to partner with founders who are defining the future of global cybersecurity! Read the report here-> https://lnkd.in/eqm-k_du

We’re excited to share an insightful interview with our managing partner, Seth Spergel, who was featured on Pulse 2.0! 🎉 Seth dives into our mission at Merlin Ventures: partnering with innovative founders to shape the future of cybersecurity. 💬 “Our focus remains enterprise cybersecurity software, especially software that addresses the needs of regulated industry and government.” Discover how we’re identifying cutting-edge technologies and building impactful companies. Check out the full interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxqsPBMK #Cybersecurity #Innovation #VentureCapital #MerlinVentures #StartupNation Shay M. | Almog G. | Tav Spector-Levi | Julie Arndorfer | Becky Riji | Aya Shaharabani

Inside the Collapse of Security Experts’ Cyber Startup IronNet Angry investors fault company leadership and questionable business practices that led to a spectacular flameout after a 2021 stock listing. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gxA9YatV . . Like 💝 Comment below ⏬ Share ✅ For More Such Updates Follow Us @qnewshub @qnewscrunch . . #qnewshub #qnewscrunch #StartupFunding

#CyberbitExpands: New Funding Fuels Global Growth Cyberbit Inc., a leader in cybersecurity skill development, has secured new funding to accelerate its global expansion. With 100% North American ownership, Cyberbit plans to enhance its offerings through acquisitions and product development. The company, now headquartered in the U.S., is poised to expand into new markets, including Europe and the Indo-Pacific. CEO Caleb Barlow, a cybersecurity veteran, emphasizes Cyberbit's mission to deliver hyper-realistic experiences for building elite cybersecurity teams. Supported by Charlesbank Capital Partners, this investment will enable Cyberbit to meet growing demands as cyber threats increase. What impact will Cyberbit's growth have on the cybersecurity landscape? #Cybersecurity #Cyberbit #GlobalExpansion #TechInvestment #Charlesbank #Saasverse

Thoma Bravo to Acquire Darktrace in $5 Billion Deal 🚀 Private equity firm Thoma Bravo, has agreed to acquire cybersecurity leader Darktrace in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5 billion. Based in the UK, Darktrace is renowned for its pioneering AI technology in cybersecurity, focusing on proactive cyber resilience through self-learning systems. The firm serves over 9,400 customers globally with its advanced AI solutions. Andrew Almeida, a partner at Thoma Bravo, said: “Darktrace is at the very cutting edge of cybersecurity technology, and we have long been admirers of its platform and capability in artificial intelligence. The pace of innovation in cybersecurity is accelerating in response to cyber threats that are simultaneously complex, global and sophisticated. Darktrace is driven by a culture of innovation and we are excited by the opportunity to work alongside Darktrace’s team and accelerate its development into a scaled, global leader, further strengthening its capability and offer to customers.” https://lnkd.in/euSQGmCK #CyberSecurity #SoftwareInvestment #TechNews #Acquisition #ProcureTech

Catch a glimpse of our latest webinar, "Valuations at Risk – The Essentials of Cybersecurity for PE & VC Success." 🔒 Join us as industry experts Munish Gupta , Naitik Vyas, Varun Joshii, Rajiv Indimath, Sarita Bahl and Jyoti Rai 🇮🇳 discuss the critical role of cybersecurity in protecting investments and minimizing risks for PE and VC firms. ✨ Keynote Topic: A cyber attack can erode the value of a company. Here's why investors should care! ✨ Panel Topic: How to Get Ahead of the Threat: Proactive Strategies to Secure Startups. Designed for PE & VC firms, Family Offices, UHNIs, Angel Investors, and Founders, this session is a must-watch to understand how to safeguard the value of your investments and stay ahead of emerging threats. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQ_8evAE #Cybersecurity #InvestmentRisk #PE #VC #ValuationsAtRisk #TechSecurity #Webinar #CyberThreats #InvestorStrategies #ForEthicalAI #EthicalTech #IndianPodcast #CyberSafety