Data Security Startup Cyera Hits $9B Valuation Six Months After Being Valued at $6B

Cyera valuation hits $9B as AI fuels demand for data security posture management across Fortune 500 firms.
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Data Security Startup Cyera Hits $9B Valuation Six Months After Being Valued at $6B
Cyera Valuation Soars to $9B Amid AI-Driven Data Security Boom In just six months, data security startup Cyera has added $3 billion to its valuation—now standing at a staggering $9 billion after a new $400 million Series F funding round. If you’ve been wondering why investors are pouring money into data security firms in 2026, the answer lies in artificial intelligence. As companies rush to adopt AI tools, they’re also grappling with unprecedented risks around sensitive data exposure—making platforms like Cyera not just useful, but essential. Credit: jpa1999 / Getty Images The New York-based company, which specializes in data security posture management (DSPM), announced the fresh capital injection led by Blackstone, with strong backing from existing heavyweights like Sequoia, Accel, Coatue, and Lightspeed. This brings Cyera’s total funding to over $1.7 billion—a remarkable feat for a company that only emerged from stealth in 2022. The speed of its ascent reflects both market urgency and…