Guardz, a Miami, FL-based AI-native unified detection and response platform for managed service providers (MSPs), has raised $56 million in Series B funding.
Investors
The round was led by ClearSky, with participation from new investor Phoenix Financial and existing investors Glilot Capital Partners, SentinelOne, Hanaco Ventures, iAngels, GKFF Ventures, Lumir, and others.
ClearSky is a venture capital and growth equity firm managing around $1 billion in capital commitments. It invests in transformative companies specializing in energy transition technologies and disruptive cybersecurity solutions. ClearSky supports innovative businesses in bringing impactful technologies to market, generating positive global impact and strong returns for its partners.
Guardz Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to accelerate its U.S. expansion, grow its R&D operations, and develop the next generation of its cybersecurity platform with natively built controls, including 24/7 detection and response capabilities.
About Guardz
Founded in 2022 by Dor Eisner and Alon Lavi, Guardz provides a unified, AI-native platform to empower MSPs and IT professionals to protect small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It protects digital assets including identities, endpoints, email, cloud, and data, all with a user-centric approach. It integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, includes AI- and human-led managed detection and response (MDR), and features SentinelOne EDR for endpoint protection. Since launching from stealth in early 2023, Guardz has onboarded hundreds of MSP partners and is securing thousands of businesses across the globe.
Funding Details
Company: Guardz Cyber Ltd.
Raised: $56.0M
Round: Series B
Funding Date: June 2025
Lead Investor: ClearSky
Additional Investors: Phoenix Financial, Glilot Capital Partners, SentinelOne, Hanaco Ventures, iAngels, GKFF Ventures, Lumir, others
Company Website: https://www.guardz.com/
Software Category: Cybersecurity / MSP Tools
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/guardz-raises-56m-to-transform-cybersecurity-for-smbs-with-its-ai-native-unified-platform-for-msps-302476296.html