Palo Alto-based data security firm Cyberhaven has landed a fresh $100 million in Series D funding, pushing its valuation to $1 billion and cementing its status as one of the most promising AI-powered enterprise security startups today.
This latest investment round was led by StepStone Group, alongside Schroders Capital and Industry Ventures, and brings Cyberhaven’s total capital raised to $250 million. The strong investor backing signals growing confidence in startups tackling modern data security challenges with artificial intelligence.
At the core of Cyberhaven’s platform is an AI-powered Data Detection and Response (DDR) solution that helps organizations protect sensitive data by tracking how it moves and changes across internal systems. By focusing on data lineage, the company maps the entire journey of data — from its creation and transformation to where it flows within the enterprise.
Betting on AI to Stop Data Leaks Before They Happen
Cyberhaven’s approach moves beyond traditional security tools by using AI-driven behavioral analysis to monitor data interactions. This allows enterprises to identify potential data exfiltration threats in real-time, understand how data is used, and even educate users on risky behavior as it happens.
Their platform isn’t just reactive — it also includes autonomous AI agents designed specifically to prevent insider threats, a rising concern in corporate environments. These agents act independently to detect and stop suspicious activity, reducing reliance on manual intervention.
A New Chapter for Data Security: From Antivirus to Behavioral AI
Lead investor StepStone believes Cyberhaven is redefining the cybersecurity landscape. StepStone partner Seyonne Kang compared the impact of Cyberhaven’s technology to the emergence of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which replaced outdated antivirus systems by focusing on behavior over static signatures.
“Just as EDR revolutionized endpoint security by focusing on behavior rather than signatures, Cyberhaven’s Data Detection and Response approach is redefining data security by applying AI-based behavioral analysis to data,” Kang said.
What’s Next: Product Expansion and Strategic Acquisitions
With this new capital, Cyberhaven plans to accelerate product development, expand into new markets, and pursue strategic acquisitions to strengthen its position. As the demand for intelligent data protection tools grows, the company aims to lead the shift toward behavior-first cybersecurity solutions.
As businesses face increasing risks from internal threats, shadow IT, and ever-growing data environments, Cyberhaven is positioning itself as the go-to platform for real-time, intelligent data protection—and its latest billion-dollar valuation shows that investors are taking notice.
