Low Code/No Code App Security Firm Zenity Emerges From Stealth

Low-code/no-code application security provider Zenity today announced that it has emerged from stealth mode with $5 million in seed funding.

The investment round was led by Vertex Ventures and UpWest, but Zenity says it is also backed by former Google CISO Gerhard Eschelbeck and former SuccessFactors CIO Tom Fisher.

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Schwarz Group Acquires XM Cyber for $700 Million

Germany-based retail giant Schwarz Group this week announced the acquisition of security posture management company XM Cyber for $700 million.

Schwarz Group, known for brands such as Lidl and Kaufland, is the world’s fourth-largest retailer. Last year, it announced launching a cloud computing service for third-party retailers.

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Cyber Insurance Firm Resilience Raises $80 Million

Cyber insurance and security solutions provider Resilience on Monday announced raising $80 million in a Series C funding round.

The funding round was co-led by General Catalyst and Corey Thomas of Rapid7, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Founders Fund, Charles River Ventures, Shield Capital, and Intact Ventures.

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MDR Company Expel Raises $140 Million at Unicorn Valuation

Managed detection and response (MDR) provider Expel on Thursday announced raising $140.3 million in a Series E funding round.

Founded in 2016, the company has raised nearly $258 million in total and it’s now valued at more than $1 billion, earning it “unicorn” status.

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