Vanta, the security and compliance software startup led by Christina Cacioppo, has raised $150 million in fresh funding at a $4.15 billion valuation—despite not needing the capital. The move signals strategic intent to seize market momentum and deepen its AI capabilities.
Funding Highlights
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The Series D round was led by Wellington Management, with participation from Sequoia, Craft Ventures, Y Combinator, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan.
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Vanta’s total funding now stands at approximately $500 million.
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The company hasn’t yet spent the $150 million raised in its previous round, underscoring its financial discipline.
Business Snapshot
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Founded in 2018, Vanta automates security compliance for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR.
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It serves over 12,000 customers including Duolingo, Omni Hotels, and fintech firm Ramp.
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Annual recurring revenue surged to $220 million, up from $100 million in January 2024.
Strategic Expansion
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Vanta plans to invest heavily in AI, including autonomous agents for zerotouch security reviews.
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The company is expanding into government compliance, with pilot programs for FedRAMP and other publicsector standards.
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Recent acquisition of Israeli startup Riskey enhances realtime risk monitoring capabilities.
Vision and Impact
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Cacioppo aims to make trust programmable and continuously verifiable, transforming compliance from a burden into a growth enabler.
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Vanta’s Trust Centers and AIdriven workflows are redefining how businesses prove security to partners and regulators.
Sources: Forbes, CNBC, Tech Funding News, BankInfoSecurity, Ground News.