FBI cyber threat adviser Filigran raises $58M

French cybersecurity startup Filigran, a company whose clients include the FBI and the European Commission, has secured $58 million in a Series C funding round. This significant investment, bringing their total funding to over $100 million since its founding, underscores the growing importance of proactive cybersecurity measures for both public and private entities across the globe. The investment highlights the escalating need for robust defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The Series C round was spearheaded by French investment group Eurazeo, with participation from Deutsche Telekom, Accel, and Insight Partners. Filigran's open-source platform offers "real-time intelligence" to help customers anticipate cyber threats, with products like OpenCTI, an open-source cyber threat platform, and OpenBAS, a platform for simulating cyberattack scenarios. The funding will enable the development of OpenGRC to help organizations prioritize cyber risks and create an AI agent platform. This investment will support Filigran's global expansion, particularly into the Pacific and Middle East, and strengthen its presence in the US and Europe. The company's tools are utilized by over 6,000 organizations. This expansion reflects a wider effort to bolster cybersecurity capabilities, particularly in Europe, as digital infrastructures become more integrated and exposed to cyberattacks.