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Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures seeks $490M for new funds amid AI-driven cybersecurity boom

The fundraising highlights how AI-driven security threats and the proliferation of AI agents are fueling significant venture capital investment in cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity-focused VC firm Ballistic Ventures has filed to raise $490 million across two new funds. The fundraising effort comes amid a surge in venture capital for AI-enabled cybersecurity startups as organizations look to counter AI-powered cyberattacks and secure AI agents.

  • Ballistic Ventures
  • Ted Schlein
  • Microsoft
  • JPMorgan Chase

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