Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK raises $10 million from Connecticut Innovations

Cybersecurity company CloudSEK on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) said it has raised $10 million (about ₹90 crore) from Connecticut Innovations, the strategic venture capital arm of the State of Connecticut.

CloudSEK co-founder and CEO, Rahul Sasi, said the investment not only amplifies the company’s global trajectory but also symbolises the rise of Indian cybersecurity innovation on the world stage.

“We have raised $10 million from the venture capital arm of the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Innovations. 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,” Mr. Sasi said.

The predictive cyber threat intelligence firm has raised the funds at an enterprise valuation of close to $200 million. With this round, the company has raised about $39 million to date.

“We will use the fresh funds raised from Connecticut Innovations for creating jobs in the U.S. and expanding our presence there. We have a 5-person team in the U.S., which we will increase to 15 by March, and around 20 people in the next 12-18 months. These jobs are very high-paying and for very high-end talents,” Mr. Sasi said.

He said the company has 20 clients in the U.S. and hopes to grow to 200 customers over the next 12 months.