SoftBank, Hitachi, LG back Zenity’s $125 million round to police AI agents
The round lands as Asian enterprises rush to deploy AI agents that touch “every aspect of the enterprise,” in the words of CEO Ben Kliger.
Zenity, an Israel-based cybersecurity startup, has secured a $125 million round of funding in a Series C investment. The round, led by Norwest, includes participation from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Hitachi Ventures, and LG Technology Ventures. This funding comes as enterprises across Asia-Pacific accelerate the deployment of AI agents across various sectors.
Zenity's CEO, Ben Kliger, emphasizes that AI security should focus on monitoring the actions of agents within corporate systems, rather than solely concentrating on the model or user input. The company plans to use the funds to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as in the U.S. and Europe. Zenity's current team of 230 employees is based in Tel Aviv, with research operations in New York City.
The startup targets regulated sectors, such as financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Zenity's backers, including SoftBank Corp., value the importance of maintaining security, governance, and operational control in the face of rapidly adopted AI agents.
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