Cyber security startup Plerion has closed a $10 million seed round led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from Cercano Management and Atlassian Ventures to support the further development and roll-out of its cloud security offering.
Founded by industry veterans Mike Rahmati, Paul Garner, and Pierre Liddle, Sydney-headquartered Plerion’s platform helps clients proactively identify, prioritise, and mitigate risks within their cloud operating environments.
The funding, following a $4.7 million pre-seed round in March last year of which more than half came from the founding team, will go towards accelerated product development, talent acquisition, and go-to-market strategies.
“We are thrilled to have successfully closed our seed round funding, which is a testament to the strength of our team, vision, and the groundbreaking work we are doing in cybersecurity,” says Plerion co-founder and CEO Mike Rahmati.
“This investment will empower us to enhance our capabilities further, hire top-tier talent, and drive the adoption of our cutting-edge solutions to protect businesses and individuals from cyber threats.”
Co-founder and COO Paul Garner describes the funding as a key…
