Aikido Security, a rapidly growing developer-first cybersecurity platform, announced the successful completion of a $60 million Series B funding round at a $1 billion valuation, marking its entry into the unicorn club and positioning the company as one of Europe’s fastest cybersecurity scale-ups to reach this milestone. The round was led by DST Global, with participation from PSG Equity, Singular, Notion Capital, and other existing and new investors.
The new funding will support Aikido’s continued innovation in security technology, including enhancement of its unified platform spanning code, cloud, and runtime security, as well as the development of autonomous, self-securing software that aligns with the future of modern software engineering.
Meeting the Security Needs of Modern Engineering
Aikido was founded to bridge the disconnect between traditional security approaches and how software is actually built and deployed today. The company’s mission is to embed security directly into the software development lifecycle helping teams reduce risk without slowing down development.
As articulated in the company’s announcement: “Developers just want to get back to building fun features.”
Aikido’s platform offers context-aware detection, automatic triage, AI-powered penetration testing, and built-in remediation capabilities, all designed to reduce the noise and complexity that often burden engineering teams.
Vision for Self-Securing Software
With this Series B capital, Aikido will accelerate its vision for self-securing software a new paradigm in security that goes beyond reactive scanning and manual processes. The company has already introduced Aikido Attack, an AI-based penetration testing solution that deploys hundreds of specialized agents to hunt vulnerabilities, validate exploits, and generate remediation suggestions in real time.
The long-term roadmap includes building continuous autonomous testing and remediation loops into standard development workflows, ultimately enabling systems to secure themselves as they evolve.
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Growth and Global Reach
Aikido has experienced exceptional growth, with revenue increasing five-fold and its customer base more than tripling over the past year. Today, Aikido is used by over 100,000 teams worldwide, including established brands such as the Premier League, SoundCloud, Niantic, and Revolut.
The company’s success reflects increasing demand for security solutions that can operate at the pace of modern development — particularly in environments where AI-generated code and continuous delivery are the norm.
Strategic Support from Investors
The Series B round was led by DST Global, a prominent technology investor known for backing high-growth companies. Additional support came from returning investors and new strategic partners, underscoring confidence in Aikido’s unique approach and future potential.
Source: Aikido Security