Cyera Valued at $12 Billion After New Funding
The data security firm raised an additional $400 million to expand its machine learning platform capabilities.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Cyera has secured $400 million in a Series G funding extension, bringing its total valuation to $12 billion. The company has now raised a total of $2.7 billion in capital.
Why it matters
The company’s growth trajectory highlights the sustained demand for automated security platforms that can classify sensitive data across large-scale enterprise environments. This latest injection of capital will support the company as it integrates recent acquisitions.
Cyera currently serves 20% of the Fortune 500 with a platform that uses machine learning to classify data by business context. The firm now employs over 1,500 people.
The players
Cyera
A cybersecurity firm providing automated data classification and risk management tools used by 20% of Fortune 500 companies.
Goldman Sachs Alternatives
The investment division of the global financial institution that provided the latest $400 million funding extension.
Oasis Security
A security technology company acquired by Cyera in July 2026 for $1 billion to bolster its enterprise capabilities.
The details
The Cyera platform operates by using machine learning — a type of artificial intelligence where algorithms improve through data analysis — to automatically classify information based on compliance requirements and business context. By correlating this data sensitivity with specific user identity permissions, the system can identify and flag potential security risks. This approach aims to move beyond static data silos to provide a dynamic view of how sensitive information is accessed across an organization.
Timeline
June 2026: Cyera announced the initial Series G funding round.
Late July 2026: Cyera acquired Oasis Security for $1 billion.
September 22, 2026: The company announced the additional $400 million funding.
The Tech Race
Cyera's expansion follows the industry trend of integrating machine learning-based data classification in enterprise security stacks to manage modern compliance risks. The firm is currently scaling to maintain its position against competitors in the rapidly consolidating data security market.
For enterprise IT and security teams, this funding suggests a continued focus on long-term support and feature development for the Cyera platform. Users can expect the company to accelerate the integration of capabilities from its recent acquisition of Oasis Security into the core product suite.
The takeaway
The company’s massive $12 billion valuation underscores the critical need for automated data governance in an era of complex compliance requirements. Watch for future product releases that reflect the integration of the Oasis Security technology, which will define the next phase of the platform's capability.
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