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Onyx Security Raises $40M for AI Risk Management Platform

3/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Onyx Security launched today and raised $40 million from Conviction Partners and Cyberstarts to build a secure AI control plane for enterprises.
Co-founders Maxim Bar Kogan and Gil Elbaz seek to reduce operational and security risks from autonomous AI agents that can act independently.
The platform monitors AI reasoning and enables real-time approval or correction of actions for security, governance, and infrastructure teams, and Fortune 500 clients already show traction.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 NSA controversy, sparked by Edward Snowden's revelations about extensive surveillance programs, underscored the urgent need for improved cybersecurity. This incident led to increased investments in security technologies, exemplified by Onyx Security's $40 million funding from Conviction Partners and Cyberstarts, reflecting the growing demand for solutions to address risks associated with the rising adoption of AI in enterprises.

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Story summary

Onyx Security launched today and raised $40 million from Conviction Partners and Cyberstarts to build a secure AI control plane for enterprises.
Co-founders Maxim Bar Kogan and Gil Elbaz seek to reduce operational and security risks from autonomous AI agents that can act independently.
The platform monitors AI reasoning and enables real-time approval or correction of actions for security, governance, and infrastructure teams, and Fortune 500 clients already show traction.

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