TENEX.AI
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 ecosystems and state-of-the-art AI capabilities, TENEX empowers enterprises to enhance threat detection, agility, and resilience while maximizing the value of their security investments.
TENEX.AI
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 ecosystems and state-of-the-art AI capabilities, TENEX empowers enterprises to enhance threat detection, agility, and resilience while maximizing the value of their security investments.
TL;DR
What they do: AI-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and AI SOC services
Founded / launch: Commercial launch January 2025
Recent raise: $27M Series A (announced September 11, 2025)
Backers: Crosspoint Capital Partners (Series A lead), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Shield Capital
Employees: ~60
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Company Overview
Problem Domain
Enterprise security operations and threat detection/response
Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
Funding Track Record
$27M
Participation from Andreessen Horowitz and Shield Capital; additional participation reported from DTCP, DeepWork Capital, and the Florida Opportunity Fund
Investor Signal
“Backed by top-tier venture investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Crosspoint Capital Partners”