
ActZero is a cybersecurity company that provides Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, leveraging AI to enhance security for smaller organizations. Founded by Sameer Bhalotra, the company focuses on proactive threat detection and rapid incident response, ensuring comprehensive protection across various platforms. With a strong leadership team and a commitment to continuous improvement, ActZero aims to deliver affordable, enterprise-grade security solutions. The company has gained recognition as a Gartner-recognized MDR service and has won awards for its innovative approach, serving over 100 clients worldwide.

ActZero is a cybersecurity company that provides Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, leveraging AI to enhance security for smaller organizations. Founded by Sameer Bhalotra, the company focuses on proactive threat detection and rapid incident response, ensuring comprehensive protection across various platforms. With a strong leadership team and a commitment to continuous improvement, ActZero aims to deliver affordable, enterprise-grade security solutions. The company has gained recognition as a Gartner-recognized MDR service and has won awards for its innovative approach, serving over 100 clients worldwide.
Product: AI-enabled Managed Detection & Response (MDR) with 24/7 SOC, threat hunting and automated response
Target Customers: Small and mid-sized organizations (SMBs)
Founding: Founded 2019; Sameer Bhalotra identified as founder/CEO
Acquisition: Acquired Toronto-based IntelliGO Networks in 2020 to accelerate AI/data capabilities
Fundraising: $40M seed announced Mar 9, 2021 led by Point72 Hyperscale; Crunchbase lists a Series A on 2022-01-14
Cybersecurity for small and mid-sized businesses (threat detection, monitoring, and incident response).
2019
Cybersecurity
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Announced at public launch; reported as a $40M seed round led by Point72 Hyperscale.
Crunchbase lists a Series A on this date; amount and lead investor not visible in accessed view.
“Point72 Hyperscale (lead investor in the announced seed round)”