Platform Securityweek

• Israeli startup QIZ Security announced on Thursday that it has raised $17 million in seed funding to develop its cryptographic governance platform. • The funding round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Merlin Ventures, with additional support from Evolution Equity Partners, Qbeat Ventures, Singtel Innov8, and Qino Cyber Capital. • The company's platform focuses on cryptographic posture and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) management, which is critical for protecting data against future quantum computing threats.

• Straiker has raised $64 million in Series A funding to develop and scale its AI security platform. • The startup's technology enables enterprises to identify AI agents within their environments and provides visibility into their behavior, access levels, and associated risks. • This funding addresses the growing security gap as companies rapidly deploy autonomous AI agents that may introduce new vulnerabilities or unauthorized access.