Apex Security Overview
Apex built a security platform that provides organizations with comprehensive visibility of their AI activity, allowing them to define how AI is used across the organization and enforce security policies accordingly. The platform can detect violations to a company's or industry security standards, detect and respond to AI attacks, so that companies can securely leverage cutting-edge AI technologies. Apex adds a crucial security layer to AI models, applications and large language models (LLMs); the platform includes a secure portal for a productive and secure interaction with all the organization's AI platforms.
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Latest News
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Tenable acquires Sam Altman-backed Apex for over $105 million to boost AI security | CTech
Tenable, an American cybersecurity company, is acquiring Israeli startup Apex Security for over $105 million. This acquisition marks Tenables sixth deal in Israel and aims to enhance its exposure management platform by integrating AI security capabilities. Apex Security, founded in 2023, has developed a platform that provides comprehensive visibility of AI activities within organizations, helping them enforce security policies and detect AI-related threats. Despite raising only $8.6 million, Apex is being acquired for a significant amount, highlighting its market leadership in AI security. The acquisition will also strengthen Tenables executive presence in Israel, aligning with its strategy to expand its cybersecurity capabilities.
Acquisition
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חברת הסייבר האמריקאית טנאבל (Tenable) רוכשת את סטארט-אפ הסייבר הישראלי אייפקס סקיוריטי (Apex Security). החברה טרם הודיעה רשמית על הרכישה, אך צפויה לעשות זאת היו
Tenable, an American cybersecurity company, is acquiring the Israeli startup Apex Security. Apex, founded in 2023 by Matan Derman and Tomer Avni, has developed cybersecurity systems for AI and has raised $7 million from high-profile investors, including Sequoia Capital, Index Ventures, and Sam Altman. The acquisition marks Tenables sixth purchase in Israel since 2019, with the company employing around 250 people in the country. Tenable is publicly traded on Wall Street with a valuation of approximately $4 billion. The acquisition is expected to be officially announced soon.
Acquisition
הסטארטאפ הישראלי Apex Security דיווח רק בשנה שעברה על גיוס הון ראשון, כולל ממנכ"ל OpenAI, וכעת נרכש
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The US cybersecurity company will pay about $100 million for the early stage AI cybersecurity company, sources tell "Globes."
Apex Security, an early-stage Israeli AI cybersecurity company, has been acquired by US-based Tenable for approximately $100 million. Founded two years ago, Apex Security had raised $7 million from investors including Sequoia, Index, and Sam Altman. The company specializes in modular security and AI, focusing on preventing model manipulation. Despite its short lifespan, the acquisition represents a significant return on investment. Apex Securitys technology is designed to secure AI models from exploitation, a growing concern as AI becomes more prevalent. The acquisition highlights the increasing importance of cybersecurity in the AI sector.
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The acquisition would strengthen Varonis' AI security capabilities. Apex denies the negotiations.
Varonis Systems is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire the Israeli cyber startup Apex Security for an estimated $30–40 million. Apex, founded by veterans of Unit 8200, has developed a security platform that provides comprehensive visibility of AI activity and enforces security policies. The acquisition would enhance Varonis AI security capabilities. Apex has raised $7 million in Seed funding from investors including Sam Altman, Sequoia, and Index. Despite Apexs denial of ongoing negotiations, the potential acquisition aligns with Varonis focus on protecting data from threats and complying with regulatory requirements.
Acquisition
| Sector | Cyber Security |
Funding
| Total funding | $7M |
| Last funding | $7M |
| Stage | Acquired |
| Rounds | 1 |
| Investors | 4 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.apexhq.ai/ |
Locations
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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