AI Security Startup Conifers.ai Secures $25M to Enhance SOC Operations with AI

AI Security Startup Conifers.ai Secures $25M to Enhance SOC Operations with AI

Security operations centers (SOCs) face mounting challenges—rising cyber threats, staff shortages, and outdated tools that slow investigations. Conifers.ai, a newly launched Tel Aviv and Dallas-based cybersecurity startup, is betting that AI can solve these problems at scale. The company has raised $25 million in funding, led by SYN Ventures, to advance its AI-native CognitiveSOC platform.

Key Points

  • Conifers.ai raised $25 million in funding from SYN Ventures, launching its AI-native CognitiveSOC platform.
  • The platform accelerates security investigations, reducing resolution time by up to 87%.
  • Conifers aims to replace outdated SOAR tools, offering a more proactive approach to security.
  • The funding will support expansion and further AI advancements in cybersecurity.

Founded by security industry veterans Tom Findling, Alon Yotvat, and Mark Kurman, Conifers.ai integrates agentic AI into SOC workflows, enabling rapid, multi-tier investigations. The company claims its platform reduces investigation times by up to 87% while improving accuracy compared to human analysts. Instead of merely automating basic Tier 1 tasks, Conifers’ AI models adapt dynamically, analyzing security incidents with greater depth and context.

According to CEO Findling, traditional SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) solutions are obsolete. Organizations are now looking for AI-driven platforms that go beyond operational metrics to demonstrate real business impact. Conifers’ CognitiveSOC continuously ingests security data and institutional knowledge, ensuring more consistent and accurate threat analysis. Its patent-pending architecture optimizes AI techniques for different types of security incidents while keeping costs predictable.

SYN Ventures Managing Partner Jay Leek sees Conifers as a key enabler of next-generation security operations. “Conifers promptly solves complex incidents and frees up analysts, making SOCs more effective and efficient,” he said. The investment signals strong confidence in AI’s ability to modernize cybersecurity, a sector still reliant on legacy tools.

The funding will accelerate Conifers’ expansion into enterprise and managed security service provider (MSSP) markets. With cybersecurity threats growing in scale and sophistication, Conifers is positioning itself as an essential AI-driven ally for SOC teams aiming to keep up.

Chris McKay is the founder and chief editor of Maginative. His thought leadership in AI literacy and strategic AI adoption has been recognized by top academic institutions, media, and global brands.

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