Tenex AI
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
Tenex AI is a cybersecurity company that leverages artificial intelligence and human expertise to transform enterprise security. Tenex AI was founded in 2024. The company is led by Eric Foster. Based in Sarasota, United States. Team size: 51-200. Total funding raised: $277M. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include Crosspoint Capital Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Shield Capital, DeepWork Capital, Florida Opportunity Fund, DTCP.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Sarasota, United States
- Team size
- 51-200
- Total funding
- $277M
Value proposition
To provide cutting-edge managed security services that combine AI, automation, and human expertise to revolutionize threat detection and response.
Products and solutions
Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Managed Security and Compliance Services for Enterprise AI
Unique value
Their AI-native approach, which deeply integrates artificial intelligence and automation with human expertise to enhance security operations.
Target customer
Enterprises requiring advanced cybersecurity solutions.
Industries served
Various industries requiring robust cybersecurity solutions
Technology advantage
Advanced AI-powered threat detection and response, a leadership team with extensive cybersecurity experience, and strong backing from prominent venture capitalists.
How they differentiate
Tenex AI differentiates itself by using an AI-native platform to automate and enhance security operations, aiming to replace traditional, human-intensive Security Operations Centers (SOCs). They focus on leveraging cloud-native technologies and AI to provide a more scalable and efficient Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service.
Main competitors
CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, SentinelOne
Key partnerships
WitnessAI, Google Cloud Security
Notable customers
Sunrun
Major milestones
Emerged from stealth mode with the launch of its AI-powered cybersecurity platform (early 2025)., Successfully raised $27 million in a Series A funding round (Sept 2025), backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Shield Capital., Raised $250 million in a Series B round led by Crosspoint Capital Partners (March 2026), reaching over $25M contracted revenue and 318% YoY headcount growth., Appointed Bashar Abouseido, former Charles Schwab SVP/CISO, as President (March 2026)., Partnered with WitnessAI to deliver managed security and compliance services for enterprise AI adoption., Expanded Google Cloud partnership as a launch partner for Google AI Threat Defense.
Growth metrics
Not publicly available.
Market positioning
Tenex AI is positioning itself as a disruptor in the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) market. They target enterprises looking to optimize their security investments and improve threat detection and response through advanced AI and automation, rather than relying on traditional, service-heavy models.
Geographic focus
United States
Patents and IP
Information not publicly available.
About Eric Foster
Former President of Cyderes, where he led the company's growth to a merger with Robert Herjavec's Herjavec Group. Co-founder of Fishtech Group, which was acquired by Cyderes.
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Official website: https://tenex.ai/