Zenity Secures $125M for AI Agent Governance & Security

Zenity has secured $125 million in Series C funding to expand globally and further develop its AI security and governance platform. This investment, led by Norwest, comes as enterprises show increased demand for securing autonomous AI agents within their organizations. New investors include Qumra Capital, Hitachi Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and LG Technology Ventures. Existing investors like Vertex Ventures and Intel Capital also participated. Zenity's platform helps security teams oversee and control risks from AI agents. Its technology is used by Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies across various industries. The company reports its revenues have tripled annually over the last two years and expects continued growth. Zenity emphasizes that protecting AI agents involves understanding their intent and enforcing security boundaries. This approach applies to agents built on frameworks like Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT Enterprise, as well as custom systems. Zenity Labs, the company's research division, has found vulnerabilities in agentic AI frameworks, including potential threats like workflow hijacking and data exfiltration. This funding highlights the growing need for specialized security solutions as AI adoption rapidly accelerates.