Kevin Mandia’s Armadin Raises $255 Million at $2.5 Billion Valuation

SecurityWeek - Oct 1, 2026

The Series B brings the AI-powered offensive security startup’s total funding to roughly $445 million only seven months after its public launch. The post Kevin Mandia’s Armadin Raises $255 Million at $2.5 Billion Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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