TENEX.AI
Lake Forest, California, United States · Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Technology
TENEX is a cybersecurity company leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and human expertise to transform enterprise security. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Shield Capital, TENEX’s flagship offering is a next-generation Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, transforming how organizations detect and respond to threats. With deep expertise in Google and Microsoft security ecos
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Lake Forest, California, United States
- Employees
- 39
- Industries
- Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Technology
- Status
- Private
- Website
- tenex.ai
- Company page
Recent activity at TENEX.AI
- : TENEX.AI announces expanded Microsoft Security collaboration, fueled by Series B funding to enhance AI-Powered Security Operations in enterprises.
- : TENEX.AI secures $250M Series B led by Crosspoint Capital Partners to expand its cybersecurity solutions globally.
- : TENEX.AI raises $27M Series A led by Crosspoint Capital Partners, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz and Shield. The funding supports their AI-native cybersecurity offerings and rapid growth.
- : TENEX.AI Appoints Venkata Koppaka as Chief Technology Officer
TENEX.AI funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Series B | Undisclosed |
| Mar 2026 | Series B | $250.0M |
| Sep 2025 | Series A | $27.0M |
Leadership
- Drew Fearson, Vice President of Talent
- Jessica Cassidy, Head of Security Talent
- Eric Foster, Chief Executive Officer
- Venkata Koppaka, Chief Technology Officer
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TENEX.AI in the news
- Armadin and TENEX.ai Run the Largest Controlled Live AI Cyberattack on Record - PR Newswire (Aug 03, 2026)
- TENEX.ai CEO: Legacy MDR is ‘a people business dressed up as technology’ - MSSP Alert (Aug 13, 2026)
- AI security operations gain ground with Tenex - SiliconANGLE (Aug 06, 2026)
- TENEX.AI CEO on the $250M mega-deal, AI hypergrowth and why he's hiring more - The Business Journals (Apr 06, 2026)
- Agentic SOC Alliance Wants To Set Rules For AI Cyber Defense - Forbes (Aug 10, 2026)
- Tenex.ai secures $250 million Series B funding for AI-powered threat detection - SC Media (Apr 03, 2026)
- If you're not using AI to attack your own systems, your adversaries will - The Register (Aug 22, 2026)
- The 10 Hottest Cybersecurity Startups Of 2026 (So Far) - CRN (Jun 26, 2026)
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About TENEX.AI: questions and answers
What does TENEX.AI do?
TENEX is a cybersecurity company leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and human expertise to transform enterprise security. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Shield Capital, TENEX’s flagship offering is a next-generation Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, transforming how organizations detect and respond to threats. With deep expertise in Google and Microsoft security ecos
Where is TENEX.AI headquartered?
TENEX.AI is headquartered in Lake Forest, California, United States.
How many employees does TENEX.AI have?
TENEX.AI has about 39 employees.
Has TENEX.AI raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for TENEX.AI. The most recent, Series B of Undisclosed, was in Jul 2026.
Who leads TENEX.AI?
Drew Fearson is a Vice President of Talent at TENEX.AI.
What is the latest news on TENEX.AI?
On Jul 08, 2026, TENEX.AI announces expanded Microsoft Security collaboration, fueled by Series B funding to enhance AI-Powered Security Operations in enterprises.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy