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Blackstone Invests $400M in Israeli Data-Security Startup Cyera

12/17/2025

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Story summary
  • Blackstone leads a $400 million investment in Cyera, Israeli data-security startup valued at $9 billion.
  • Cyera was founded in 2021 by former Israeli military intelligence officers.
  • Cyera previously raised $540 million in June, doubling its valuation to $6 billion.
  • Cyera has grown to nearly 800 employees, expanded to 10 countries, and increased Fortune 500 clients by 353 percent in 18 months.
  • AI adoption heightens demand for data-security solutions.