The old cybersecurity model is breaking
As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring massive amounts of capital into startups trying to build the next generation of security for an AI-native world. We’re even seeing companies like Instinct and Simile bring in nine-figure checks and valuations that wouldn’t have made sense a […]
Cybersecurity stocks are on the rise as concerns over AI safety and rogue agents dominate the headlines, attracting significant investment from savvy investors. Startups are developing cutting-edge security solutions tailored for the AI-driven future, with notable players like Instinct and Simile receiving multimillion-dollar funding and soaring valuations that seemed improbable a few years ago.
Shardul Shah, a seasoned partner at Index Ventures, has witnessed the transformative power of this shift firsthand over the past two decades. Shah, who has led multiple investment rounds in cloud security firm Wiz, which was recently acquired by Google for a staggering $32 billion, joined Rebecca Bellan on TechCrunch's Equity podcast to delve into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
He explains why traditional, periodic security measures are becoming obsolete and why Index continues to back AI-native security companies at stages that once demanded substantial proof of concept. Tune in to Equity on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and follow the podcast on X and Threads at @EquityPod for more insights into the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity.
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