Legion, a cybersecurity startup specializing in AI-driven Security Operations Centre (SOC) technology, has emerged from stealth mode with a significant $38 million in funding. This capital includes both a seed round and a Series A round, the latter led by Coatue, with initial contributions from Accel and Picture Capital. The company has also garnered support from angel investors linked to major tech firms like Google, Crowdstrike, and Wiz.
Founded in 2024, Legion is at the forefront of developing a browser-native SOC automation platform powered by artificial intelligence. Their flagship product, a lightweight browser extension, observes and learns from internal security investigations, transforming these workflows into scalable automation. By integrating seamlessly with existing tools, Legion’s solution eliminates the need for complex integrations or APIs.
The newly acquired funds will be directed towards accelerating product development and expanding the platform’s adoption across various sectors, including finance, energy, and healthcare. Legion seeks to address the persistent challenges faced by SOC teams, which often struggle with understaffing and an overwhelming number of security alerts. The company’s AI system aims to cut investigation and response times by up to 90%, and in some cases, has enabled enterprises to eliminate the need for external SOC resources entirely.
The founding team, comprised of Ely Abramovitch (CEO), Michael Gladishev (VP of R&D), and Eyal Fisher (CTO), brings a wealth of experience from previous roles at Microsoft Sentinel and Cambridge AI research. The platform utilizes computer vision and machine learning to observe analyst behavior, learning both simple and complex investigation processes. The AI then replicates and enhances these workflows, offering either human-in-the-loop or fully autonomous threat response capabilities.
Ely Abramovitch, CEO of Legion, highlighted the unique aspect of their platform, stating that most AI-driven SOCs require complex integrations and often fail to adapt to an organization’s specific environment, leading to trust issues. In contrast, Legion’s browser-based platform is designed to scale a team’s best instincts into AI-driven workflows, fully trained within the organization’s environment. The goal is to convert expertise into scalable automation, allowing security teams to focus on critical tasks.
Sri Viswanath, managing director at Coatue, emphasized Legion’s distinctive approach, noting that its browser-native AI platform studies security analysts’ work and rapidly scales those workflows, significantly reducing investigation and response times. The platform requires no rigid playbooks or messy integrations, setting it apart in the industry.
