Moroccan Cybersecurity Startup Nucleon Security Secures $3.5M to Expand Zero Trust AI Across Africa
Nucleon Security, a cybersecurity solutions provider based in Morocco, has successfully closed a seed funding round of €3 million (equivalent to $3.5 million). The investment will fuel the company’s expansion across the African continent and support the industrialization of its “agentic AI” Zero Trust platform. This funding round, led by NewFund Capital, also saw participation from Orange Ventures, Axian Group (Madagascar), LoftyInc Capital, and Morocco’s Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion through the 212Founders program. The investment highlights the increasing investor confidence in the burgeoning cybersecurity market within Africa.
Addressing Africa’s Cybersecurity Needs with AI
The need for robust cybersecurity solutions in Africa is becoming increasingly critical. With global cybercrime costs forecasted to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025, African businesses are particularly vulnerable, yet often underserved by current security solutions. Furthermore, a significant shortage of cybersecurity professionals globally, with nearly 4 million unfilled roles according to the World Bank, exacerbates the challenge. Nucleon Security, founded in 2019, is tackling this talent gap head-on. The company designs and deploys automated, intelligent cybersecurity solutions that leverage AI to provide proactive defenses. Their “agentic AI” Zero Trust platform aims to offer African enterprises a powerful, AI-driven defense, helping them protect their digital assets and strengthen their overall security posture.
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