Ontic Raises $230 Million in Series C

by Kay Aloha Villamor in August 22nd, 2025

Ontic, an Austin, Texas–based software platform for connected security intelligence, has raised $230 million in Series C funding. 

Investors 

The round was led by funds managed by KKR, with participation from JMI Equity, Silverton Partners, Ridge Ventures, and Ten Eleven Ventures. 

KKR is a global investment firm specializing in private equity, credit, real estate, and other alternative assets. Founded in 1976, the company is headquartered in New York City and has completed numerous private equity investments worldwide. It provides asset management and capital markets solutions to a diverse range of clients, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and individual investors. 

Ontic Use of Funds 

The company will use the funding to accelerate AI development for threat detection and automation, expand Ontic’s international presence, and advance its platform for global enterprises and the U.S. public sector. 

About Ontic 

Founded in 2017, Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Ontic serves Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies. 

Funding Details 

Company: Ontic 

Raised: $230.0M 

Round: Series C 

Funding Date: August 2025 

Lead Investor: KKR 

Additional Investors: JMI Equity, Silverton Partners, Ridge Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures 

Company Website: https://ontic.co/  

Software Category: Security Intelligence / AI Threat Detection / Risk Management 

Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250821695966/en/ 

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