Acquiring Company
Cogent
Acquired Company
Specular
United Kingdom
San FranciscoArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningDescription
Cogent, an enterprise autonomous cyber defense platform, announced today its acquisition of Specular, a Google-backed AI security company. The deal strengthens Cogent's ability to discover, validate, and remediate vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. Specular founder Peyton Smith joins Cogent as Head of Offensive Security.
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Who acquired Specular?
Specular was acquired by Cogent, based in United Kingdom. The deal was reported on November 10, 2026. Cogent are an integrated marketing agency creating simple and effective ideas through our ethos of togetherness. We specialise in PR, SEO, social media, film, advertising & more. Cogent is privately held.
When did Cogent acquire Specular?
Cogent's acquisition of Specular was reported on November 10, 2026. Cogent, an enterprise autonomous cyber defense platform, announced today its acquisition of Specular, a Google-backed AI security company. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Specular do?
Specular is a Google-backed AI security company trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises. Its AI agents probe enterprise environments from the open internet, uncover exposed assets, and validate how weaknesses could be exploited. It is privately held, operating in Artificial Intelligence, and is based in San Francisco.
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