SoftBank, Hitachi, and LG have joined a $125 million funding round for Zenity, a startup focused on security for AI agents. The investment underscores the growing demand for robust AI security as enterprises increasingly rely on autonomous systems.
What Zenity Does
Zenity builds security tools specifically for AI agents — software that acts autonomously on behalf of users. As companies deploy more AI-driven workflows, these agents can introduce new vulnerabilities. Zenity’s platform aims to monitor, protect, and govern those systems.
The company has not disclosed its valuation or how it will allocate the funds. But the size of the round — led by existing investors and joined by three major corporations — signals that investors see a clear market need.
The Investors
SoftBank, Hitachi, and LG are not typical early-stage backers. Each brings deep ties to enterprise technology and industrial automation. SoftBank has a history of placing big bets on AI through its Vision Fund. Hitachi and LG are conglomerates with sprawling businesses in manufacturing, electronics, and IT services. Their participation suggests that AI security is becoming a priority across sectors.
Zenity previously raised a smaller round from venture firms. The new capital adds strategic weight from Asia-based industrial and tech giants.
Why Now
Enterprises are racing to adopt AI agents for tasks ranging from customer service to supply chain management. But these autonomous systems can make unpredictable decisions or be exploited by attackers. Security tools tailored to AI behavior are still nascent. Zenity’s funding round reflects a broader push to close that gap.
The company faces competition from larger cybersecurity vendors and newer startups. But the backing from SoftBank, Hitachi, and LG gives it both capital and credibility.
Zenity plans to use the funds to expand its platform and meet rising enterprise demand. The company has not announced a timeline for new features or geographic expansion.
