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Cynomi cinches $37M for its AI-based ‘virtual CISO’ for SMB cybersecurity

April 23, 2025 | by AI

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Cynomi’s AI-Powered “Virtual CISO” Just Scored $37M – Here’s Why This Changes EVERYTHING for SMB Security

The SMB Cybersecurity Crisis You Can’t Ignore

One in three small businesses got hacked last year. That’s not a statistic – that’s a five-alarm fire for the backbone of our economy. While Fortune 500 companies have armies of security experts, SMBs have been left defenseless… until now.

“A virtual CISO service costs $10K-$12K annually. A human CISO? 10-15X that. This isn’t just cost savings – it’s survival.”

Roy Azoulay, Cynomi COO

Meet the Special Forces Team Reinventing Cybersecurity

Cynomi isn’t just another AI startup – it’s a cyber warfare unit built by:

  • CEO David Primor (ex-CTO of Israeli Defense Forces R&D)
  • COO Roy Azoulay (deepfake detection pioneer & Oxford incubator founder)

Why This Funding Round Changes the Game

$37M from Insight Partners and Entrée Capital isn’t just money – it’s rocket fuel for a company that’s already:

  • Tripled ARR in 12 months
  • Onboards 100+ service providers (including Deutsche Telekom)
  • Protecting tens of thousands of SMBs

The “Virtual CISO” That Never Sleeps

This isn’t your grandma’s chatbot. Cynomi’s AI does the impossible:

  • 24/7 network assessments (no coffee breaks needed)
  • Custom security policy creation in minutes
  • Real-time vulnerability detection
  • Automated compliance reporting

“We’re not building a tool – we’re creating the operating system for the $163B cybersecurity consulting market.”

Roy Azoulay

The Bottom Line for SMB Owners

While competitors like Vanta and Coro play checkers, Cynomi is playing 4D chess:

  • 10-15X cheaper than human CISOs
  • Available through your existing MSP
  • Scales growing 300% YoY

Philine Huizing from Insight Partners put it best: “Cynomi isn’t just winning – they’re rewriting the rules of SMB cybersecurity.”

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