Cybersecurity startup Guardz has secured$56 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-native platform designed for managed service providers (MSPs).

The round was led by ClearSky, with backing from Phoenix Financial, Glilot Capital Partners, SentinelOne, Hanaco Ventures, and others, bringing the company's total funding to$84 million in just over two years.

Since emerging from stealth in early 2023, Guardz has built a global presence, partnering with hundreds of MSPs to secure thousands of small and mid-sized businesses.

With the new capital, the company aims to accelerate go-to-market efforts and enhance its platform with more automation, compliance tools, and cyber insurance capabilities.

The Guardz platform integrates threat protection across identities, email, endpoints, cloud, and data into a single engine. Combining AI-driven automation with human-led Managed Detection and Response (MDR), it provides 24/7 monitoring and rapid response to threats.

Seamless integrations with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace allow MSPs to pre-emptively detect suspicious activity and respond in real time.

'Our goal is to empower MSPs with enterprise-grade security tools to protect the global economy's most vulnerable targets - small and mid-sized businesses,' said Guardz CEO and co-founder Dor Eisner. 'This funding allows us to further that mission and help businesses thrive in a secure environment.'