Saudi Arabian cybersecurity startup COGNNA has successfully closed a $9.2 million Series A funding round. The investment was led by Impact46, with participation from BNVT Capital, Vision Ventures, and tali ventures, solidifying the company’s position as a fast-growing leader in the region’s cybersecurity landscape.
AI Agents for Next-Generation Security
COGNNA is pioneering an innovative approach to cybersecurity centered on Agentic AI. This next-generation artificial intelligence model deploys intelligent agents within Security Operations Centers (SOCs), empowering them to make immediate decisions and assist human analysts in confronting increasingly complex and rapid cyber threats.
“This investment validates our vision to build a global player in cyberspace protection,” said Ibrahim Al-Shamrani, Founder and CEO of COGNNA. “We are developing solutions that blend the power of AI with the expertise of human analysts to enable organizations to operate and innovate with confidence and security.”
The Nexus Platform Advantage
At the core of COGNNA’s offering is its Nexus platform, which delivers advanced operational capabilities to enterprise clients. The platform is engineered to significantly enhance security posture by increasing the speed of threat detection and remediation by 200% while reducing cybersecurity costs by up to 50%. It also boasts a rapid integration process, achieving full operational readiness in under 30 minutes.
“Our clients rely on our platform within their security centers to stop real threats in real-time,” added Ziyad Al-Shihri, Co-founder and CTO. “This investment will enable us to accelerate research and development and deliver solutions capable of learning and adapting to evolving attack patterns.”
A Four-Pillar Growth Strategy
The new capital will be strategically allocated across four key pillars to fuel the company’s sustainable expansion:
- Product Development: Enhancing AI and automation capabilities and building deeper technologies to support proactive threat analysis.
- Commercial Expansion: Strengthening its presence in the Middle East and North Africa while targeting new global markets.
- Talent Acquisition: Expanding the team with world-class technical expertise to elevate product quality and operations.
- Operational Excellence: Building a robust infrastructure to support continuous growth and accelerate the launch of advanced solutions.
Investor Confidence in a Regional Leader
The funding round signals strong investor confidence in COGNNA’s technology and its highly skilled team.
“COGNNA has a rare technical team at the regional level, and its agentic AI model gives organizations clarity, speed, and the ability to face critical moments with confidence,” commented Basmah Al-Sunaidi, Managing Partner at Impact46.
Qais Al-Essa, CEO and Co-founder of Vision Ventures, noted, “Companies in the region need a local player with deep technologies and a precise understanding of real-world challenges. COGNNA is proving its ability to fill gaps and redefine how organizations deal with threats.”
About COGNNA
Founded in Saudi Arabia, COGNNA is a cybersecurity company that provides advanced threat detection and response solutions. Through its Nexus platform powered by Agentic AI, the company helps organizations protect their digital assets from sophisticated cyberattacks by enhancing the capabilities of their Security Operations Centers (SOCs) with intelligent automation and real-time analytics.
Source: Arab Founders
