Censys, an Ann Arbor, MI–based Internet intelligence platform provider, has raised a $40 million Series D round and $30 million in debt financing.
Investors
The Series D round was led by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, with participation from Decibel Partners, Greylock Partners, GV, Intel Capital, and others.
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital (MSEC) is the private investment platform within Morgan Stanley Investment Management that targets late-stage growth equity and growth credit investments. Its sector focus typically includes technology, healthcare, consumer, and business services, with investments concentrated in North America and Europe. Beyond capital deployment, the platform actively supports portfolio companies through strategic guidance, operational improvements, and preparation for liquidity events such as IPOs or acquisitions.
Censys Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate product innovation, global expansion, and the development of AI-driven security solutions on its Internet intelligence platform.
About Censys
Founded and led by Zakir Durumeric, Censys is a cybersecurity company that provides Internet intelligence and visibility into global Internet infrastructure. Its platform enables organizations to monitor, analyze, and secure their external attack surface by delivering real-time insights into devices, networks, and services exposed to the Internet. Used by enterprises, governments, and security teams, Censys supports modern security operations, exposure management, and threat intelligence workflows. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Censys serves 300,000 security practitioners worldwide.
Funding Details
Company: Censys, Inc.
Raised: $70.0M
Round: Series D + Debt Financing
Funding Date: March 2026
Lead Investor: Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital
Additional Investors: Decibel Partners, Greylock Partners, GV, Intel Capital
Company Website: https://censys.com/
Software Category: Cybersecurity / Internet Intelligence / AI Security
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/censys-raises-70-million-in-strategic-funding-to-expand-its-internet-intelligence-platform-302726841.html