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Israeli cyber startup Torq raises tech funding at $1.2B valuation
Israeli cyber security startup Torq secures $140 million at a $1.2 billion valuation to boost its AI-driven security platform and expand.
Headline
Israeli cyber security startup Torq secures $140 million at a $1.2 billion valuation to boost its AI-driven security platform and expand.
Context
Israeli cybersecurity startup Torq announced it has raised $140 million in a latest funding round, taking its valuation to about $1.2 billion and pushing it into “unicorn” status. The company, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, uses artificial intelligence to power its security operations centre (SOC) platform, helping businesses detect and respond to cyber threats more efficiently. The new funds bring Torq’s total funding to roughly $332 million since inception. The round was led by Merlin Ventures, with continued participation from existing backers including Evolution Equity Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Notable Capital and Greenfield Partners.
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Analysis
Chief executive and co-founder Ofer Smadari said the investment will accelerate Torq’s mission “ to define and dominate the AI SOC market ”. The company counts large multinational corporations such as Marriott, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Uber and Virgin Atlantic among its customers. Also Read: Microsoft disables AI services to Israeli military unit Also Read: Microsoft confirms providing AI and cloud services to Israeli military Torq’s valuation and funding milestone come amid a broader resurgence in Israeli tech investment, particularly in cybersecurity and AI. In late 2025, the Israeli startup ecosystem saw over $1.4 billion raised across 28 funding rounds, underscoring investor confidence despite regional volatility and global funding headwinds. The surge in interest for AI-driven security solutions reflects growing corporate demand for automated defences as digital threats become more sophisticated. Torq’s platform aims to reduce alert fatigue and improve response times by harnessing AI to automate repetitive tasks, a growing priority for security teams facing talent shortages and increasing attack volumes.
Key Points
- Torq secures $140 million in Series D funding at a $1.2 billion valuation
- Funding will support global expansion and AI-driven security operations growth
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