Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in January 2019 by Avi Shua, Gil Geron, Liran Antebi, and Matan Ben Gur, Orca Security operates with 201–500 employees. The company has raised $631.5 million across 5 funding rounds and has attracted 14 investors. In May 2025, Orca Security acquired Opus, a startup specializing in AI-driven automation for cloud security remediation, expanding its capabilities from risk identification to automated risk prevention and response.
Business overview
Orca Security provides a cloud visibility platform designed to offer full-stack visibility into all organizational assets, including cloud infrastructure, operating systems, applications, and data. The company's core product, the Orca Cloud Visibility Platform, utilizes SideScanning technology to deliver comprehensive insights into cloud infrastructure and assets efficiently. Orca Security serves enterprises across various industries, operating within the Cyber Security sector, specifically focusing on Cloud Security.
Strategic signal
In December 2025, Orca Security faced a significant setback in its patent dispute against Wiz, as U.S. patent judges ruled three of Orca's six patents unpatentable. This decision weakens Orca's infringement case and signals potential challenges in protecting its intellectual property, impacting investor perception regarding the company's competitive standing and legal risks in the cloud security market.
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- What was a significant recent acquisition by Orca Security?
- In May 2025, Orca Security acquired Opus, a startup focused on AI-driven automation for cloud security remediation. This acquisition enhances Orca's platform by integrating automated risk prevention and response capabilities.
- What is the status of Orca Security's patent dispute with Wiz?
- In December 2025, Orca Security experienced a setback in its patent dispute against Wiz, as U.S. patent judges ruled three of Orca's six patents unpatentable. The legal battle, which has been ongoing for over two years, is currently paused with final decisions on remaining patents expected in January.
- Did Orca Security undergo any workforce changes recently?
- In January 2024, Orca Security laid off approximately 60 employees, representing about 15% of its total workforce, affecting staff in Israel and other global locations.
- What was a key partnership formed by Orca Security in 2024?
- In April 2024, Orca Security announced a technology partnership with Seemplicity Security to accelerate cloud security risk remediation. This collaboration aims to improve response times and efficiency for security, CloudOps, and DevOps teams.
- When did Orca Security last raise a funding round?
- In October 2021, Orca Security extended its Series C funding round, with.