Observed Signal · Nov 3, 2026 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu (European Tech & Deals) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
CyberKord Raises €2.7M to Automate IT and Cybersecurity Operations with AI
Italian cybersecurity startup CyberKord has raised €2.7 million in a pre-seed funding round to support the development of its AI-powered platform for automating IT and cybersecurity operations. The round was led by 360 Capital, with participation from Plus Partners, Addendum Capital, and Vento. Founded in Milan in 2026 by Alessandro Maggio, Dragos Tanasa, and Cosimo Michelagnoli, CyberKord is developing a platform that helps companies identify, investigate, and resolve IT and cybersecurity issues with less manual intervention. The platform uses AI and a Digital Twin of a company's IT infrastructure to analyze issues, simulate potential solutions, and implement corrective actions. It integrates with existing cloud-based and on-premise systems, allowing organizations to determine the level of autonomy granted to the AI. With the new funding, CyberKord plans to further develop its platform, launch pilot projects with large European companies, and expand its team.
The funding is relevant to the AdTech/MarTech industry as it represents an investment in AI-driven automation for IT and cybersecurity operations, which are important for digital advertising infrastructure. However, it is not directly core to advertising technology.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- CyberKord raised €2.7 million in a pre-seed funding round.
- The round was led by 360 Capital, with participation from Plus Partners, Addendum Capital, and Vento.
- CyberKord was founded in Milan in 2026 by Alessandro Maggio, Dragos Tanasa, and Cosimo Michelagnoli.
- The platform uses AI and a Digital Twin of IT infrastructure to automate IT and cybersecurity operations.
- CyberKord plans to launch pilot projects with large European companies in manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and telecommunications.
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