CloudSEK, an Indian cybersecurity firm, has secured a $10 million investment from Connecticut Innovations, marking a significant milestone as the first Indian-origin cybersecurity company to receive funding from a U.S. state fund.
CloudSEK, a Bengaluru-based cybersecurity firm specializing in predictive cyber threat intelligence, has announced a strategic investment of $10 million from Connecticut Innovations (CI), the venture capital arm of the State of Connecticut. This funding is part of the company’s Series B2 round and positions CloudSEK as the first Indian-origin cybersecurity company to receive backing from a U.S. state-backed venture fund.
The investment follows CloudSEK’s previous fundraising efforts, which included $19 million raised in its Series B1 round. With the completion of this latest tranche, the company has successfully concluded its Series B funding round, which consists of both primary and secondary capital.
“Becoming the first Indian-origin cybersecurity company to receive backing from a U.S. state fund is a milestone for CloudSEK, as well as for the entire Indian cybersecurity ecosystem,” said Rahul Sasi, co-founder and CEO of CloudSEK. He emphasized the significance of this achievement for the company and the broader Indian cybersecurity landscape.
With Connecticut serving as its U.S. anchor, CloudSEK is committed to job creation, localized research investment, and enhancing cyber resilience in the Western world. Sasi expressed pride in advancing the company’s identity as a truly Indo-American cybersecurity firm.
The partnership with CI was established after CloudSEK distinguished itself as a leading startup at VentureClash, CI’s global investment pitch competition. “At our 2025 VentureClash India pitch event, CloudSEK distinguished itself as a truly innovative provider of cybersecurity and predictive threat capabilities used by hundreds of businesses around the world,” stated Alison Malloy, Managing Director of Investments at Connecticut Innovations.
CloudSEK plans to utilize this investment to accelerate its expansion in the U.S., with intentions to establish a regional hub for operations, talent, and partnerships in Connecticut. The company aims to onboard strategic local talent and forge collaborations with corporate partners, universities, and research institutions throughout the state.
The funding from CI will enable CloudSEK to recruit top-tier cybersecurity and AI talent from the region, establish partnerships with local academic and research institutions, build its U.S. headquarters in Connecticut, and drive region-specific cybersecurity research and innovation.
This landmark investment not only enhances CloudSEK’s global trajectory but also symbolizes the growing prominence of Indian cybersecurity innovation on the world stage. By solidifying its presence in Connecticut and continuing to expand globally, CloudSEK is well-positioned to bolster cyber resilience across continents and redefine cross-border technology collaboration.
Prior to this investment round, CloudSEK’s Series B1 was led by U.S.-based strategic investor Commvault, with participation from MassMutual Ventures, Inflexor Ventures, Prana Ventures, and Tenacity Ventures. Early investors, including the Meeran Family (Eastern Group), StartupXSeed, Neon Fund, and Exfinity Ventures, continue to support the company’s long-term growth.
In addition to this funding, CloudSEK recently announced a strategic partnership with Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, aimed at delivering predictive cyber intelligence and AI-attack detection capabilities to organizations across the UAE.
Founded in 2015 by Sasi, a cybersecurity researcher-turned-entrepreneur, CloudSEK has evolved from a research-first initiative into a leading cyber threat intelligence platform, serving over 300 enterprises across various sectors, including banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), healthcare, technology, and government.
This investment marks a pivotal moment for CloudSEK and highlights the increasing collaboration between Indian tech firms and U.S. state-backed initiatives, paving the way for future innovations in the cybersecurity domain, according to The American Bazaar.