Reco raises $30 million as AI goes from 'blocked' to a must-have (www.businessinsider.com)

New York-based cybersecurity startup Reco has secured $30 million in Series B funding, led by Zeev Ventures, amidst a booming demand for AI-centric cybersecurity solutions. Founded by Ofer Klein, Gal Nakash, and Tal Shapira in 2020, Reco aims to bridge the gap between existing cybersecurity measures and the increasingly integrated use of AI tools within organizations. Highlighting the rapid evolution in AI adoption, Klein noted that major industries, including banking and healthcare, have shifted from restricting AI technology to embracing it as essential for their operations. This significant funding round comes as Reco reports an impressive 400% growth in 2025, following a staggering 500% increase in the previous year, reflecting an overarching trend in the cybersecurity sector, which accounted for nearly $14 billion in investments in 2025. Despite challenges posed by recent declines in software-as-a-service stocks due to concerns about AI disruption, investors like Oren Zeev are recognizing a lucrative opportunity in AI for security, making Reco's timely expansion a pivotal moment for the AI/ML community and reinforcing the critical need for robust AI-driven cybersecurity solutions as businesses evolve.