Cybersecurity Evolution: CYE Secures $100M to Scale AI-Driven Predictive Risk Optimization

Israeli startup CYE secures $100 million to scale its Hyver platform, using AI to simulate attacks and optimize corporate cyber defense. See the details.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 23, 2026, 2:56 AM EST

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Calcalistech - https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/syafsddo11l

A Major Milestone in Israeli Biotech-Cyber

In a move that underscores the continued resilience of the Israeli tech ecosystem, CYE has successfully closed a $100 million growth round. This investment comes at a pivotal time when global enterprises are facing an unprecedented surge in sophisticated cyber threats. By securing this level of capital, CYE positions itself not just as a service provider, but as a critical infrastructure partner for Fortune 500 companies. The funding will be primarily utilized to accelerate research and development and to significantly expand the company's global sales and marketing footprint, particularly in the North American and European markets.

Hyver: The Core of Predictive Defense

At the heart of CYE’s success is Hyver, a platform that represents a paradigm shift from reactive security to proactive risk optimization. Hyver utilizes advanced AI algorithms to conduct a comprehensive "graph-based" analysis of an organization's entire digital footprint. Unlike traditional scanners that provide a static list of vulnerabilities, Hyver simulates the actual paths an attacker might take. By identifying these "attack routes," the platform can prioritize the most critical security gaps that, if closed, would provide the highest level of protection for the organization's most valuable assets.

Transformative Analysis: From Compliance to Optimization

This funding round highlights a broader strategic shift in the cybersecurity industry: the move from "check-the-box" compliance to "mathematical risk optimization." For years, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) struggled to quantify the return on investment for security spending. CYE’s approach changes this by attaching a financial value to cyber risks and the cost-effectiveness of various mitigation strategies. This allows corporate boards to view cybersecurity as a business enabler, balancing risk and investment with the same precision as financial or operational planning.