Astrix Security, a leading innovator in non-human identity (NHI) security, has successfully raised $45 million in Series B funding to advance its mission of protecting enterprises’ most vulnerable access points. The funding round, led by Menlo Ventures through their Anthology Fund, was supported by Workday Ventures and existing investors such as Bessemer Venture Partners, CRV, and F2 Venture Capital. This brings Astrix’s total funding to an impressive $85 million.
The new capital will propel Astrix’s efforts to secure critical infrastructure and expand its capabilities to manage both human and non-human identities in enterprise ecosystems. This comes at a time when the rapid adoption of agentic AI and automated systems is redefining workforce structures and exposing organizations to new security challenges.
Why Non-Human Identity Security Is Critical
With Gartner predicting that by 2028, at least 15% of daily work decisions will be autonomously made by AI agents, the definition of a workforce is evolving. These virtual employees, often powered by AI, streamline workflows but also introduce new vulnerabilities, particularly through the misuse of API keys, service accounts, and other NHIs. High-profile cyberattacks targeting NHIs, such as those reported by Microsoft and Okta, underscore the urgency of safeguarding these identities.
According to Alon Jackson, Co-founder and CEO of Astrix Security, “From inception, we’ve been laser-focused on securing enterprises’ most vulnerable entry points and defining the NHI security domain. With the proliferation of AI-driven systems, our mission to ensure secure access for both human and non-human identities has never been more critical.”
Revolutionizing Security in an AI-Driven World
Menlo Ventures’ Anthology Fund, a $100M initiative launched in partnership with Anthropic, recognized Astrix’s pioneering efforts in NHI security. “Astrix is redefining security in an AI-first world by addressing the emerging challenges of agentic AI,” noted Rama Sekhar, Partner at Menlo Ventures.
Since its Series A funding just a year ago, Astrix has experienced remarkable growth, expanding its Fortune 500 customer base and tripling its team size. Renowned brands such as Figma, Netapp, Priceline, and Workday, Inc. are already leveraging Astrix’s innovative solutions. The company has also earned accolades as a SINET16 Innovator 2024, a Gartner Cool Vendor in Identity-First Security, and an RSA Innovation Sandbox finalist in 2023.
Addressing Critical Security Gaps
During the first NHI Security Conference, hosted by Astrix in collaboration with the Cloud Security Alliance, data revealed alarming trends: one in five organizations had suffered a security incident involving NHIs, yet only 15% felt confident in their ability to secure them. With its agentless approach, Astrix enables security teams to discover all non-human identities in their networks, automatically detect over-privileged or malicious access, and implement remediation measures to prevent attacks.
Erin Yang, VP and Chief Technologist at Workday Ventures, emphasized the importance of Astrix’s mission: “As AI adoption accelerates, securing non-human identities is critical for enterprises to navigate the future of work with confidence and trust. Astrix’s proactive approach ensures organizations can meet these challenges head-on.”
Looking Ahead
Astrix Security’s latest funding round positions the company to further innovate in protecting enterprises’ most sensitive systems and data. As AI continues to transform the modern workplace, solutions like Astrix will be indispensable in addressing the emerging security gaps associated with AI-driven automation.
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