Dream Security Overview
Dream's AI platform is designed to create a unified security system, safeguarding critical assets from both existing cyber attacks and future generative cyber threats. The platform focuses on identifying and prioritizing actions for the mysterious "unknowns" of cyber threats. It transform diverse cyber data into clear and meaningful narratives and actionable defense strategies in real-time. With advanced generative AI capabilities, Dream enables seamless automated network mapping, improving risk management and threat visibility for critical organizations at the national level. As network and operational environments grow more complex, Dream stands as a standalone platform, defending organizations against both known and unknown threats that lie ahead.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$45.0MAug 2025
$145.0MFeb 2025
$245.0MFeb 2025
$280.0MNov 2023
$300.0MOct 2022
Latest News
growth-positive
The financing for the cybersecurity company was completed at a company valuation of $1.3 billion, up from $1.1 billion in the company's most recent financing round in February 2025.
Dream Security, an Israeli cybersecurity company founded by Shalev Hulio, Sebastian Kurz, and Gil Dolev, has raised $45 million in a secondary offering. This financing round was completed at a company valuation of $1.3 billion, up from $1.1 billion in February 2025. The round was led by 7GC, with participation from existing investors Tru Arrow Partners, TAU Capital, and Group 11. The secondary round allows veteran shareholders to sell shares to new and previous investors. Dream Security, which became a unicorn in February 2025, aims to protect government companies and national cyber systems. The company reported an annual recurring revenue of $100-150 million.
Investment
growth-positive
Dream, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based AI company providing cyber resilience for nations and critical infrastructure, raised $100M in funding
Dream, an AI-driven cybersecurity company based in Tel Aviv, has secured $100 million in funding to enhance its product capabilities and expand its global market reach. The investment round was led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from Group 11, Tru Arrow, Tau Capital, and Aleph. Founded in January 2023 by Sebastian Kurz, Shalev Hulio, and Gil Dole, Dream specializes in cyber resilience for nations and critical infrastructure. The company utilizes proprietary AI models to predict and eliminate threats, offering a robust cybersecurity solution. Dream operates offices in Vienna and Abu Dhabi.
Investment
growth-positive
The company, which protects national infrastructures, was founded by former spyware company NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio, former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Gil Dolev.
Dream Security, an Israeli cybersecurity company founded by notable figures including former NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio, has successfully raised $100 million in a financing round led by Bain Capital Ventures. The company, valued at $1.1 billion, specializes in protecting national infrastructures and has a significant presence in Israel, Austria, and other regions. With an annual recurring revenue of $100 million, Dream Security is poised for rapid growth, aiming to double its revenue by 2025. The company is leveraging AI technology to enhance its cybersecurity offerings, and new board members with industry expertise have joined as part of the investment.
InvestmentManagement ChangesCustomers
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Ex-NSO execs raise $35m for Dream Security
Israeli AI-based cybersecurity company Dream Security has raised $35 million in a financing round led by existing investors Aleph and Group 11. The company, founded by former NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio, former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Gil Dolev, provides cybersecurity protection for government agencies, large corporations and critical infrastructures. Despite the challenging economic situation in Israel and the reluctance of foreign investors, the company has managed to secure the funding and continues to serve its customers, which include the cybersecurity authority of a major European country and the Ministry of Justice of a large Asian country.
InvestmentCustomers
growth-positive
הסטארט-אפ של מייסד NSO שלו חוליו משנה כיוון - להגנת סייבר עם AI
Dream Security, founded in 2022 by Shalev Hulio and Sebastian Kurz, has revealed details about its product for the first time. The company is developing a cybersecurity system for large organizations and governments, which uses generative artificial intelligence. The company had previously stated that it would focus on protecting critical infrastructures, but is now expanding into other technological and business areas. The company has raised about $20 million.
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| Sector | Cyber Security |
Funding
| Total funding | $255M |
| Last funding | $45M |
| Stage | B |
| Rounds | 5 |
| Investors | 9 |
Team Members
9
Employees: 201-500
Web & Social Links
| Website | dreamgroup.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Photos & Videos
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Dream Security Business
Business models
B2C, B2B
Product stage
Customer Development
Employees
201-500
Sector
Cyber SecurityNetwork & Infrastructure SecurityTarget Customer
Defense, Safety & SecurityNational SecuritySecurityHomeland SecurityLaw EnforcementEnterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprisesIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing FacilitiesCore Technology
Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AIMachine LearningTags (7)
machine-learningcyber-securityrisk-managementthreat-detectionartificial-intelligencenetwork-securityincident-responseDream Security Financials
$255M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$45M
Last funding
B
Funding stage
5
Total rounds
9
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$45.0MAug 2025
$145.0MFeb 2025
$245.0MFeb 2025
$280.0MNov 2023
$300.0MOct 2022
Private Equity Funding
Secondary Round
Aug 2025
$45M
Group 11, Tru Arrow, TAU Capital
Undisclosed Round
Feb 2025
$100M
Bain Capital Ventures (Lead)
,
Group 11, Michael Eisenberg, TAU Capital, Tru Arrow, Aleph
B Round
Feb 2025
$100M
XT Venture Capital
A Round
Nov 2023
$35M
Aleph (Lead), Group 11 (Lead)
Seed
Oct 2022
$20M
Group 11 (Lead)
,
Dovi Frances, Eddy Shalev
Dream Security Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$45.0MAug 2025
$145.0MFeb 2025
$245.0MFeb 2025
$280.0MNov 2023
$300.0MOct 2022
All Events
Secondary Round
Aug 2025
$45M
Group 11, Tru Arrow, TAU Capital
Undisclosed Round
Feb 2025
$100M
Bain Capital Ventures (Lead)
,
Group 11, Michael Eisenberg, TAU Capital, Tru Arrow, Aleph
B Round
Feb 2025
$100M
XT Venture Capital
A Round
Nov 2023
$35M
Aleph (Lead), Group 11 (Lead)
Seed
Oct 2022
$20M
Group 11 (Lead)
,
Dovi Frances, Eddy Shalev
Dream Security News
6 articles
growth-positive
The financing for the cybersecurity company was completed at a company valuation of $1.3 billion, up from $1.1 billion in the company's most recent financing round in February 2025.
Dream Security, an Israeli cybersecurity company founded by Shalev Hulio, Sebastian Kurz, and Gil Dolev, has raised $45 million in a secondary offering. This financing round was completed at a company valuation of $1.3 billion, up from $1.1 billion in February 2025. The round was led by 7GC, with participation from existing investors Tru Arrow Partners, TAU Capital, and Group 11. The secondary round allows veteran shareholders to sell shares to new and previous investors. Dream Security, which became a unicorn in February 2025, aims to protect government companies and national cyber systems. The company reported an annual recurring revenue of $100-150 million.
Investment
growth-positive
Dream, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based AI company providing cyber resilience for nations and critical infrastructure, raised $100M in funding
Dream, an AI-driven cybersecurity company based in Tel Aviv, has secured $100 million in funding to enhance its product capabilities and expand its global market reach. The investment round was led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from Group 11, Tru Arrow, Tau Capital, and Aleph. Founded in January 2023 by Sebastian Kurz, Shalev Hulio, and Gil Dole, Dream specializes in cyber resilience for nations and critical infrastructure. The company utilizes proprietary AI models to predict and eliminate threats, offering a robust cybersecurity solution. Dream operates offices in Vienna and Abu Dhabi.
Investment
growth-positive
The company, which protects national infrastructures, was founded by former spyware company NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio, former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Gil Dolev.
Dream Security, an Israeli cybersecurity company founded by notable figures including former NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio, has successfully raised $100 million in a financing round led by Bain Capital Ventures. The company, valued at $1.1 billion, specializes in protecting national infrastructures and has a significant presence in Israel, Austria, and other regions. With an annual recurring revenue of $100 million, Dream Security is poised for rapid growth, aiming to double its revenue by 2025. The company is leveraging AI technology to enhance its cybersecurity offerings, and new board members with industry expertise have joined as part of the investment.
InvestmentManagement ChangesCustomers
growth-positive
Ex-NSO execs raise $35m for Dream Security
Israeli AI-based cybersecurity company Dream Security has raised $35 million in a financing round led by existing investors Aleph and Group 11. The company, founded by former NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio, former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Gil Dolev, provides cybersecurity protection for government agencies, large corporations and critical infrastructures. Despite the challenging economic situation in Israel and the reluctance of foreign investors, the company has managed to secure the funding and continues to serve its customers, which include the cybersecurity authority of a major European country and the Ministry of Justice of a large Asian country.
InvestmentCustomers
growth-positive
הסטארט-אפ של מייסד NSO שלו חוליו משנה כיוון - להגנת סייבר עם AI
Dream Security, founded in 2022 by Shalev Hulio and Sebastian Kurz, has revealed details about its product for the first time. The company is developing a cybersecurity system for large organizations and governments, which uses generative artificial intelligence. The company had previously stated that it would focus on protecting critical infrastructures, but is now expanding into other technological and business areas. The company has raised about $20 million.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Former NSO CEO and ex-Austrian Chancellor found startup
Shalev Hulio, co-founder of NSO Group, is leaving the company to start a new venture, Dream Security, focusing on cybersecurity for critical infrastructures. Hulio has recruited former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and raised $20 million in a pre-seed round led by Dovi Frances. The new company will serve government agencies and sell its products to national organizations, initially focusing on Europe. Despite stepping down as NSO CEO in August, Hulio remains an advisor to the company and is helping to find a buyer.
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Dream Security Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 201-500 |
| Exact count | 235 |
| Team members | 9 |
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| Confidence | 89/100 |
| Missing | video or image, markets, not claimed |
| Registrar ID | 516642246 |
| Crunchbase | dream-security-bc59 |
| Creator | Jenny Sotnik-Talisman |
| Creator email | jenny.sotnik@sncentral.org |
| Last updater | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Updater email | yanina.wainscheinker@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2022-10-19T00:00:00.000Z |