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September 15, 2026

Exein raises $270m to fight AI hackers, doubles valuation

Europe’s newest unicorn wins investor backing amid mounting fear over AI progress

Martin Coulter

2 min read

Rome-based cybersecurity startup Exein has raised $270m in new funding, more than doubling its valuation in just nine months as investors bet on growing demand to protect internet-connected devices from AI-powered attacks.

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Martin Coulter

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