Adaptive Security Raises $12M Series A

Adaptive Security, a company dedicated to protecting organizations from AI-powered cyber threats, has secured $12,000,000 in its latest funding round. This new capital infusion is set to further enable the company's mission to enhance cybersecurity defenses against evolving sophisticated attacks. Founded in 2024 by serial entrepreneurs Brian Long and Andrew Jones, Adaptive Security specializes in safeguarding customers from advanced threats such as deepfakes, vishing, smishing, and email spear phishing. The company achieves this through its next-generation security awareness training and AI phishing simulation platform, which provides highly customized content personalized for employee roles and includes deepfakes of executives for realistic threat simulation. The newly raised funds will be allocated towards accelerating Adaptive Security's growth initiatives, expanding its platform capabilities, and reaching a broader base of organizations seeking to fortify their defenses. This investment builds on prior capital raises, with Adaptive having previously secured over $50 million from notable investors including OpenAI, a16z, and executives from Google Cloud, Fidelity, Plaid, and Shopify, demonstrating sustained investor confidence in its approach. Adaptive Security currently serves leading global organizations such as Figma, The Dallas Mavericks, BMC Software, and Stone Point Capital. Its platform measures the success of training programs with AI-powered phishing simulations, assessing risk across all threat vectors. With a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 94, the company maintains a strong reputation for customer satisfaction in the cybersecurity sector. Looking ahead, Adaptive Security plans to continue developing its innovative solutions and expanding its market presence to help more enterprises effectively combat the increasing sophistication of AI-driven cyber threats.