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July 16, 2025

Lakestar and Balderton back IoT cybersecurity startup Exein in €70m raise

On-device security startup plots global expansion following fresh fundraise

Martin Coulter

2 min read

Exein, an Italian startup providing cybersecurity for “internet of things” (IoT) devices, just raised €70m in a Series C funding round, led by Balderton. 

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Martin Coulter

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