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AI-driven cybersecurity firm <\/strong>Cognna<\/a><\/strong> closed a series A funding round at USD 9.2 mn<\/strong>, according to a press release<\/a>. The round was led by Impact46 with participation from BNVT Capital, Vision Ventures, and Tali Ventures.<\/p>\n

Use of proceeds: <\/strong>The funds will be utilized to accelerate Cognna\u2019s global expansion, enhance its Agentic AI capabilities, and strengthen its leadership in AI-powered Security Operations Centers. <\/p>\n

About Cognna:<\/strong> Founded in 2023 by Ziyad Alshehri (LinkedIn<\/a>) and Ibrahim Alshamrani (LinkedIn<\/a>), the company develops AI-powered tools to help organizations detect and respond to threats. Its Nexus platform combines automated processes with human oversight to manage cybersecurity operations efficiently, reduce costs, and integrate quickly into existing systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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