# Zafran Security

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/zafran-security

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.zafran.io/
- Total disclosed funding: $130M
- Latest round: Series C (Dec 2, 2025)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Zafran Security Inc, based in the US, offers advanced exposure management and risk mitigation solutions for organizations, focusing on vulnerabilities within hybrid enterprise environments. Founded in 2022, Zafran Security Inc operates out of New York, US, providing specialized security solutions. In July 2026, Zafran Security Inc raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from Cisco Investments. The founders, Ben Seri, Sanaz Yashar, and Snir Havdala, have backgrounds in technology and security, with Sanaz Yashar serving as CEO.Zafran specializes in exposure management and risk mitigation solutions, providing a comprehensive platform designed to address vulnerabilities within hybrid enterprise environments. The core offering, an AI-native Exposure Management Platform, consolidates vulnerability findings from various security tools, transforming fragmented scanner outputs into a unified view that enables security teams to identify truly exploitable vulnerabilities. Key functionalities include risk assessment, remediation guidance, and proactive exposure hunting, allowing organizations to reduce risk without waiting for patch cycles. Zafran's solutions cater to security teams across diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, and finance, which face challenges with the rapid emergence of critical vulnerabilities and the complexities of manual remediation tasks. The platform is utilized globally, particularly in North America and Europe, where organizations prioritize advanced security measures amid increasing cyber threats.Zafran generates revenue through a subscription-based model for its Exposure Management Platform, which serves businesses seeking to enhance their security posture. Clients typically engage in annual contracts that include access to the platform and ongoing support and updates. The transaction structure often involves partnerships with enterprises that require tailored solutions to manage vulnerabilities effectively. While specific pricing plans are proprietary, the offerings are structured to accommodate varying levels of service, ensuring that organizations of different sizes can utilize Zafran's capabilities. The company's primary focus on B2B transactions allows it to partner directly with security teams, providing them with the tools necessary for effective vulnerability management and risk mitigation.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Dec 2, 2025, $60M — Menlo Ventures, Hong Shan, Vintage Investment Partners, PSP Partners, Cyberstarts, Knollwood Investment Advisory
- Series B, Sep 8, 2024, $40M — Hong Shan, Cerca Partners, Cyberstarts, Penny Jar Capital
- Series A, Mar 28, 2024, $25M — Hong Shan, Cerca Partners, Cyberstarts, Penny Jar Capital
- Seed, Nov 1, 2022, $5M — Cyberstarts

## Investors

- Cyberstarts (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cyberstarts) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Hong Shan — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Cerca Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cerca-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Penny Jar Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/penny-jar-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Menlo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/menlo-ventures) — Series C
- Vintage Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vintage-investment-partners) — Series C
- PSP Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/psp-partners) — Series C
- Knollwood Investment Advisory — Series C