DeNexus secures $17.5 million in Series A funding for cyber risk management in industrial environments

DeNexus today announced it has raised $17.5 million in a Series A funding round, positioning DeNexus to accelerate its growth and expand its innovative product offerings and markets.

The funding round was led by Punja Global Ventures, with investment also from AXA XL, Prosegur/SegTech, and HCS Capital. As part of this investment, Rimmo Jolly, co-founder at Punja Global Ventures, will join DeNexus' Board of Directors, while Libby Benet, Global Chief Underwriter Officer at AXA XL, will join as a Board Observer. With this new funding, DeNexus is well-positioned to address the growing need for comprehensive cyber risk management in industrial environments, helping organizations navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity threats and regulations.

"This investment is a strong vote of confidence in DeNexus' vision and our ability to address the critical cybersecurity challenges faced by industrial enterprises and physical critical infrastructures," said Jose Seara, CEO of DeNexus. "We're poised to expand our go-to-market team, enhance our product offerings, and continue delivering on our commitment to provide a full-stack, end-to-end cyber risk management solution to our customers."

"DeNexus is at the forefront of a crucial shift towards risk-based cybersecurity management," said Rimmo Jolly of Punja Global Ventures. "Their approach aligns perfectly with new cybersecurity regulations in the U.S., EMEA, and APAC, which demand that corporations report on how they manage and govern cyber risk. We're excited to support DeNexus as they continue to innovate in this critical space."

The cybersecurity market is at an inflection point, with enterprises spending over $200 billion on cybersecurity solutions and cyber insurance yet still feeling vulnerable, especially in OT infrastructures. DeNexus addresses this challenge by empowering organizations to make data-driven, evidence-based decisions about cyber risk and whether to mitigate, accept, avoid, or transfer it using its AI/ML-powered flagship product, DeRISK.

"As cyber threats to critical infrastructures continue to evolve, it's crucial that we support innovative solutions that can protect these vital systems, including proper affirmative insurance protection," said Libby Benet of AXA XL. "DeNexus' approach to cyber risk management is both timely and essential to build resilience in industrial companies and physical critical infrastructures, and we're proud to be part of their journey."

"In industrial environments, the boundaries between physical and cybersecurity get rapidly blurred," says Barbara Albizuri, Director at Prosegur Tech Ventures. "Prosegur's partnership with DeNexus reinforces our joint commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure by combining cutting-edge cyber risk management technology with physical security expertise."

DeNexus' Board of Directors includes industry veterans Jose Seara, Alex Horvitz, Herb Madan, Rosa Kariger, and Rimmo Jolly, bringing a wealth of experience to guide the company's strategic direction. 

"The insights generated by DeNexus' technology open tremendous opportunities to improve the security in OT environments and to transfer risks from industrial operators to risk carries in the insurance and reinsurance market," said Alex Horvitz, CEO of HCS Capital and Board Member of DeNexus.