Dropzone AI, the leading provider of autonomous AI security operations center (SOC) analysts, has raised $37 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Theory Ventures, with notable participation from Madrona, Decibel Ventures, Pioneer Square Labs, and IQT. This new funding supports Dropzone AI’s continued development of autonomous AI SOC agents, which are designed to address the escalating cybersecurity challenges faced by enterprises globally.

“Dropzone AI’s ability to autonomously triage and investigate security alerts with human-level reasoning is a game-changer in a market that’s overwhelmed by alert fatigue and attack frequency. At Madrona we look for founders who are passionate about advancing their sector and have the technical ability to do so; Edward exemplifies this pairing of vision and acumen. We’re proud to support him and the Dropzone team in building what modern security teams need to stay ahead.”

Vivek Ramaswami, Partner at Madrona Ventures

The Growing Need for AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solutions

Cybersecurity continues to be a critical issue for organizations worldwide, with the 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study revealing that 67% of respondents are facing staffing shortages, further exacerbated by recent layoffs and budget cuts. These challenges are driving growing interest in AI-powered SOC solutions as businesses recognize the need for innovative approaches to security. According to Gartner®, multi-agent AI in threat detection and incident response is expected to increase from 5% to 70% of AI implementations in the next few years, predominantly to augment, rather than replace, human staff.

Dropzone AI’s solution is at the forefront of this shift. Recently named a Sample Vendor for AI SOC Agents in the 2025 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Security Operations, Dropzone AI is leading the way in transforming cybersecurity strategies by automating threat detection and response.

How Dropzone AI Plans to Use New Funds

The $37 million in funding will fuel Dropzone AI’s expansion efforts in several key areas. First, the company plans to scale its operations globally, increasing its sales, marketing, and customer-success teams to meet growing demand for AI-driven security solutions. This will help organizations protect their businesses without the need for substantial increases in headcount or budget.

In addition, Dropzone AI will accelerate the development of new, specialized autonomous AI agents to handle more manual security tasks. The company will also deepen its ecosystem partnerships and extend technical integrations, ensuring its solutions are compatible with a wide range of security teams, tools, and maturity levels. These initiatives are designed to improve operational efficiency, enhance threat detection, and deliver stronger return on investment for its customers.

About Dropzone AI

Founded by Edward Wu, Dropzone AI leverages large language models (LLMs) to help cybersecurity teams manage the increasing volume and complexity of security alerts. Dropzone AI’s SOC analysts autonomously triage and investigate alerts, replicating the techniques of elite human analysts to provide faster, more accurate threat response. The company’s platform is trusted by over 100 organizations, including UiPath, Zapier, Pipe, and Assala Energy.

“Today’s funding fortifies our market lead. We’re driving a generational shift in cybersecurity from manpower-bound, alert-chasing SOC teams to SOC teams backed by an army of autonomous AI agents that get to focus on what truly matters. This change is not optional; it’s essential.”

Edward Wu, Founder and CEO of Dropzone AI

Investors and Historical Funding Overview

In addition to Theory Ventures, Madrona, Decibel Ventures, Pioneer Square Labs, and IQT, Dropzone AI has received support from a diverse group of investors, positioning the company to further accelerate its market expansion and product development.

“Dropzone’s AI SOC analysts have been validated by some of the world’s largest enterprises and MSSPs. we were excited to double down in the Series B to further accelerate their efforts and shape what’s next in AI-native security platforms.”

Tomasz Tunguz, General Partner at Theory Ventures

Origianl Creator: Ekaterina Pisareva
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Originally Posted: Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:01:18 +0000