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Israeli cyber startup Torq raises $140 million at $1.2 billion valuation
Torq’s AI-driven platform fuels 300% revenue growth as it raises $140 million to broaden its reach into US federal agency cybersecurity.
- On January 11, 2026, Israeli cybersecurity company Torq completed a $140 million financing round at a $1.2 billion valuation led by US venture capital fund Merlin Ventures, managed in Israel by Shay Michel.
- Following rapid adoption of its AI agents, Torq reports 300% revenue growth and plans to expand activities among US federal agencies linked to Merlin Ventures.
- The financing drew participation from major investors including Insight Partners, Greenfield Partners, Notable Capital, and the investment arm of J.P. Morgan, bringing total funding to $332 million.
- Torq's AI agents automate repetitive security work and process large alert volumes, enabling more than 300 employees in Israel and the US to focus on complex threats.
- Founded six years ago by Ofer Smadari, CEO and co-founder, Leonid Belkin and Eldad Livni, Torq was named one of Globes' 10 most promising startups in 2024 after selling Luminate to Symantec for about $250 million.
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Israeli cybersecurity startup Torq raises $140M at $1.2B valuation to expand AI security platform - Tech Startups
Israeli cybersecurity startup Torq said Sunday it raised $140 million in a Series D round, pushing its valuation to $1.2 billion and cementing its status as a unicorn. The funding comes as enterprises race to automate security operations and offload […] The post Israeli cybersecurity startup Torq raises $140M at $1.2B valuation to expand AI security platform first appeared on Tech Startups.
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