Cybervergent
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
AI-native cybersecurity platform that automates compliance, risk management, governance, and data security posture management across cloud and on-premise environments, enabling continuous monitoring and real-time threat detection. Cybervergent was founded in 2012. The company is led by Adetokunbo Omotosho. Based in Lagos, Nigeria. Team size: 60-70. Total funding raised: $3.0M. Latest round: Seed ($3.0M, Mar 2026). Key investors include Ventures Platform Fund, Atlantica Ventures VC Fund, Tekedia Capital.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Team size
- 60-70
- Total funding
- $3.0M
Value proposition
Replaces manual, point-in-time compliance audits with AI-driven continuous monitoring and real-time posture visibility, reducing manual work by 70%, accelerating risk detection 9x through AI-driven scoring, and ensuring 24/7 audit readiness across 100+ regulatory frameworks with 4,500+ mapped controls
Products and solutions
Compliance Posture Management (CPM) - Automated controls monitoring and evidence collection, Risk Posture Management (RPM) - AI-driven risk detection and prioritization, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) - Continuous security posture monitoring across assets, AI-Native Intelligence Assist - AI copilot for policy drafting, assessments, and remediation recommendations, Agentic Auditor - Continuous audit readiness with real-time control monitoring, Governance Workflows - Cross-domain visibility and workflow orchestration, Unified Platform Dashboard - Real-time collaboration and activity management, API-First Integration Platform - Bi-directional data flow with cloud platforms, identity systems, security tools, and IT service management
Unique value
First AI-native cybersecurity platform specifically designed for African and Middle Eastern regulatory environments, covering 100+ Pan-EMEA regulatory frameworks including NDPA (Nigeria), POPIA (South Africa), PDPL (Saudi Arabia), and international standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS). Integrates with major infrastructure tools (AWS, Azure, Active Directory, Okta, ServiceNow, Jira) for unified risk visibility.
Target customer
Mid-to-large enterprises in highly regulated industries across Africa and Middle East, including financial institutions, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and technology companies requiring strict compliance with data protection laws and cybersecurity standards
Industries served
Financial Services & Banking, Healthcare, Government & Public Sector, Technology & Enterprise Software, Telecommunications, Digital Commerce & Fintech
Technology advantage
Combines three core posture management capabilities (Compliance, Risk, and Data Security) in a single unified platform with AI-driven predictive insights and context-aware intelligence. Achieves 9x faster risk detection, 70% reduction in manual compliance work, and 24/7 real-time observability. API-first architecture enables bi-directional data synchronization across entire asset ecosystem. Bootstrapped for 14 years before first external funding, demonstrating product-market fit and sustainable business model.
How they differentiate
AI-native unified platform combining Compliance Posture Management (CPM), Risk Posture Management (RPM), and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) with continuous real-time monitoring vs. traditional consulting and managed services. Covers 100+ Pan-EMEA regulatory frameworks with 4,500+ mapped controls, specifically designed for African and Middle Eastern regulations (NDPA, POPIA, PDPL) often overlooked by global compliance solutions. Achieves 70% reduction in manual compliance work and 9x faster risk detection through AI-driven automation.
Main competitors
Serianu Limited, Ethnos Cyber, Layer3 Limited
Key partnerships
World Economic Forum - Technology Pioneer 2025 cohort, World Economic Forum - Featured in 'Empowering Defenders: AI for Cybersecurity' white paper (May 2026), Ventures Platform Fund - Pan-African Fund II investor, Atlantica Ventures VC Fund - Co-lead investor, Tekedia Capital - Existing portfolio investor, Major cloud platforms integration (AWS, Azure), Enterprise tools integration (ServiceNow, Jira, Active Directory, Okta), Africa Fintech Foundry by Access Bank - Ecosystem Roundtable 7.0 participant (May 2026)
Notable customers
GTCO (Guaranty Trust Holding Company), Moniepoint, OPay, Flutterwave, Interswitch, Paystack, IHS, Absa, Air Arabia, Sterling Bank, Wema Bank, Zenith Bank
Major milestones
Rebranded from Infoprive to Cybervergent (Oct 2023) to reflect AI-native platform focus, Named World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer 2025 (Jul 2025), First external funding: $3M seed round co-led by Ventures Platform Fund and Atlantica Ventures (Mar 2026), Achieved SOC 2 Type II certification with 99.9% uptime guarantee, Developed platform covering 100+ regulatory frameworks with 4,500+ mapped controls, Launched v3.0 platform with AI engine verifying 99.9% of audit findings (May 2026), Expanded into Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa (May 2026), Featured in WEF white paper 'Empowering Defenders: AI for Cybersecurity' (May 2026)
Growth metrics
Serves 150+ organizations across West, East, and Southern Africa with 60-70 employees (98% in Nigeria). Platform covers 100+ regulatory frameworks with 4,500+ mapped controls. Bootstrapped for 14 years achieving product-market fit before first external investment.
Market positioning
Leading AI-native cybersecurity compliance platform for Pan-African and Middle Eastern markets, positioned as foundational digital trust infrastructure. Bootstrapped for 14 years before first external funding, demonstrating strong product-market fit with 150+ organizations served. World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer 2025 recognition validates global relevance.
Geographic focus
Primary: Nigeria (Lagos/Yaba headquarters). Pan-African expansion: Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Gambia, South Africa. Secondary: Middle East markets including Saudi Arabia.
Patents and IP
No registered patents publicly disclosed as of latest update
About Adetokunbo Omotosho
Over 20 years in cybersecurity; former McKinsey executive with deep expertise in compliance, risk management, and data governance; 9 years at Interswitch Group building cybersecurity team from scratch and leading PCI DSS certification; Computer Engineering graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University; Advanced Management Program at Melbourne Business School; Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School; Boston University Questrom School of Business alumnus; Started career in 2003 deploying telecom base stations; Bootstrapped Cybervergent (formerly Infoprive) from 2012 until raising $3M seed funding in March 2026
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Official website: https://www.cybervergent.com/