Exaforce
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
Exaforce develops an Agentic SOC (Security Operations Center) Platform powered by multi-model AI agents ('Exabots') and advanced data exploration. The platform automates threat detection, investigation, and response to minimize manual intervention in SOC operations. Exaforce was founded in 2023. The company is led by Ankur Singla. Based in San Jose, CA, USA. Team size: 46. Total funding raised: $75M (Series A, April 2025). Latest round: Series A, $75 Million (Announced April 2025). Key investors include ["Khosla Ventures", "Mayfield", "Thomvest Ventures"].
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- San Jose, CA, USA
- Team size
- 46
- Total funding
- $75M (Series A, April 2025)
Value proposition
Delivers up to a 10x reduction in human-led SOC workload by automating complex security tasks, reducing false positives, and enhancing threat detection accuracy through autonomous AI agents.
Products and solutions
Agentic SOC Platform, AI Agents ('Exabots'), Multi-Model AI Engine (integrating LLMs, semantic, and behavioral models), Advanced Data Exploration Tools
Unique value
Pioneers a multi-model AI approach (blending LLMs, semantic, and behavioral models) specifically tailored for SOC operations, enabling a higher degree of autonomy through 'Agentic AI' (Exabots) compared to traditional tools.
Target customer
Large enterprises operating Security Operations Centers (SOCs), particularly in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, finance, government, healthcare, energy, and critical infrastructure.
Industries served
Technology, Manufacturing, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Energy, AI, Critical Infrastructure
Technology advantage
Utilizes a proprietary multi-model AI engine engineered for superior accuracy and productivity. Its agentic AI framework enhances automation, reducing human workload and mitigating alert fatigue significantly.
How they differentiate
Focus on 'agentic AI' and a multi-model approach that delivers higher autonomy and efficiency in SOC operations, promising up to 10x improvement over traditional SOC tools.
Main competitors
Darktrace, Palo Alto Networks (Cortex XSOAR), Vectra AI
Key partnerships
NTT Data (strategic partner), Over a dozen enterprise design partners across technology, manufacturing, AI, and energy sectors, Planned integrations with major cloud providers, SaaS/IaaS platforms, development tools (e.g., GitHub), and endpoint security solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)
Notable customers
Over a dozen enterprise design partners across sectors including Technology, Manufacturing, AI, and Energy, Strategic engagement with NTT Data
Major milestones
Emerged from stealth mode (April 2025) Secured $75 Million in Series A funding (April 2025) Established initial enterprise partnerships and pilot programs
Growth metrics
Expanded from 15 to 46 employees within a year prior to Series A; engaged pre-funding with over a dozen enterprise partners and is scaling its engineering and AI teams post-funding.
Market positioning
Positioned as an innovator and disruptor in the SOC automation and AI cybersecurity space, with a strong emphasis on transformative security operations.
Geographic focus
Primarily North America, with expansion plans for global markets.
Patents and IP
No specific patents publicly disclosed; the company relies on proprietary algorithms and trade secrets.
About Ankur Singla
Ankur Singla is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in cloud and security. He is the Founder and CEO of Exaforce. Previously, he founded and led two successful companies: Volterra, a distributed cloud platform, which was acquired by F5, and Contrail Systems, a networking virtualization company, acquired by Juniper Networks. He has also held leadership roles at F5 and Juniper Networks.
Official website: https://www.exaforce.com/