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AI-powered data security company founded by Romanians reaches USD 1 billion valuation

April 4, 2025

Cyberhaven, an AI-powered data security provider founded by three Romanians and two Ukrainian citizens, recently announced that it has attracted a USD 100 million Series D funding led by StepStone Group along with new investors Schroders and Industry Ventures, to further accelerate its rapid growth. The funding pushes the valuation of the company to USD 1 billion.

Cyberhaven offers data tracing and risk detection capabilities, powered by its proprietary data lineage and foundational AI...

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