20th May, 2025
“We’ve made a very difficult decision… to shut down.”
That’s how CloudSEK dropped its latest update — and had everyone gasping. But wait for it…
They’re not shutting down….. They’re shutting down cyber threats. (.Mic drop.) (Plot twist worthy of a Netflix thriller.)
In one of the boldest marketing plays we’ve seen in cybersecurity, CloudSEK turned a classic announcement into a funding flex — revealing a $19 million raise led by Tenacity Ventures and Commvault. Also on board: Inflexor, MassMutual, Prana Ventures, and a few strategic power players.
The Bangalore-based startup, led by Co founder and CEO Rahul Sasi, isn’t just reacting to threats — it’s predicting them. Powered by an AI-driven platform with 18 tools under the hood, CloudSEK spots exposed code, leaked AWS keys, shady vendors, and even dark web chatter — before anything blows up.
“Most cyberattacks today start with humans. Tomorrow, they’ll start with AI. We’re building tools smart enough to stay ahead,” says Rahul Sasi.
Their AI command center, Nexus, quantifies risks, detects attack vectors early, and helps over 250 clients — including Fortune 500 giants — stay safe across finance, healthcare, tech, and the public sector.
CloudSEK is now gearing up to expand globally — targeting the US, UAE, and Asia-Pacific — while doubling down on product innovation, growing 70% YoY, and staying cash-flow positive.
So no, they’re not shutting down.
They just raised a war chest to shut down more threats.
Cheers to bold marketing moves and a brilliantly executed video.
This stunt? Bold. Clever. Unmissable. The video turned a moment of panic into a powerful brand win — proving that great storytelling is the new cybersecurity flex.
Watch how founder Rahul Sasi dropped the news (and the mic): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fb1h2s_after-running-cloudsek-for-10-years-we-have-activity-7330424543766896641-1Ln7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADM7NMgBf3xk8duJMTXe8YoeP27mYNYQLGc