Defensive Cybersecurity Startup Treacle Raises 40 Million
In a significant boost to its ambitions, Treacle, a defensive cybersecurity startup, announced it has raised $40 million in a pre-Series A funding round. Founded in 2021 by a trio of seasoned entrepreneurs, Subhasis Mukhopadhyay, Subhajit Manna, and Partha Das, Treacle is swiftly carving out a niche for itself in the domain of cybersecurity by creating sophisticated solutions aimed at protecting businesses against the increasingly sophisticated digital threats of today’s world.
With a clear mission to innovate in the cybersecurity space, the funding round represents a pivotal moment for Treacle, facilitating an expansion of its product range, the enhancement of its research and development (R&D) capabilities, and the solidification of its market presence. The founding team believes this fresh inflow of capital will serve as a catalyst for accelerated growth and achievement of their strategic goals.
The investment is spearheaded by a consortium of prominent venture capitalists who have expressed their confidence in Treacle’s modern approach to cybersecurity, underscoring a shared vision for the future of digital security. Treacle’s offerings cater to a broad spectrum of clients, including private companies and governmental agencies, ensuring comprehensive protection through a suite of innovative solutions.
At the heart of Treacle’s product lineup is the AI-Based Proactive Defense System, equipped with Deception Technology. This system is built to shield businesses by detecting and neutralizing threats even after initial defense mechanisms have been compromised. It functions by ensnaring attackers in a sophisticated, simulated network environment, simultaneously safeguarding genuine systems and gathering critical intelligence on the methodologies of the attackers.
This proactive approach enables the company to not only protect its clients but also to collect valuable data that aids in the early detection of cyber threats, giving Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts a crucial advantage in mitigating risks promptly. Additional services from Treacle include Customized Honeypot Solutions, Network and Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems, Insider Threat Detection, OT Network Security Systems, comprehensive Cyber Security Audits, and the formulation of robust security policies.
Vikram Ramasubramanian, a partner at Inflection Point Ventures, pointed out Treacle’s strength in AI-Based Deception Technology, which is fundamental to their defensive cybersecurity offerings.
Since its inception, the company has notched a number of notable achievements, securing grants like the C3iHub Grant and the SISFS Grant, in addition to being selected for a sponsored delegation trip to Dubai in 2022. Treacle’s innovative solutions have also earned it the Best Student-Led Startup award in the AWS Campus Fund Grand Challenge 2023, among other accolades.
From its early days in June 2021, Treacle’s journey has been one of consistent advancement, marked by its selection for early funding through C3iHub and its engagement with the esteemed IHub Programme at SIIC, IIT Kanpur. These achievements underscore the firm’s commitment to crafting cybersecurity solutions that are not only innovative but durable and effective.
Looking forward, Treacle is set on empowering organizations with real-time, cutting-edge cybersecurity defenses to stay ahead of emerging threats. This latest round of financing is a strong endorsement of the startup’s potential for growth and success in making the digital world a safer place.
“Securing this funding allows us to accelerate our roadmap and bring our next-generation cybersecurity solutions to a wider audience,” stated Subhasis Mukhopadhyay, CEO of Treacle. “We are grateful for the support from our investors and are eager to continue our journey in making the digital world safer for everyone.”
