Gambit Cyber, a fast-emerging player in AI-native preemptive cybersecurity, has raised $3.4 million in Seed funding to accelerate the development and global expansion of its continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) platform. The round was led by Expeditions, a prominent early-stage investor focused on European security innovation, with participation from Bitdefender Voyager Ventures, the investment arm of global cybersecurity company Bitdefender.
The new capital will be used to enhance Gambit Cyber’s platform capabilities, expand its international footprint, and deepen strategic partnerships across regulated industries. At the core of the company’s offering is KnightGuard, an AI-powered platform designed to help organizations continuously identify, validate, and mitigate cyber risks before they are exploited.
Scaling proactive cybersecurity
Gambit Cyber’s KnightGuard platform employs a coordinated network of specialized AI agents that work together to deliver real-time, risk-centric visibility. By integrating seamlessly with existing security stacks, the platform enables enterprises to scope, prioritize, validate, and remediate cyber risks in a continuous feedback loop—shifting security operations from reactive defense to preemptive action.
Early adoption is already underway. Gambit Cyber reports growing traction among enterprises and managed security service providers (MSSPs) in highly regulated sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure across Europe, India, and the Middle East.
“This investment validates our mission to reinvent how organizations understand and respond to cyber risk,” said Anuj Kumar and Manuj Kumar, Co-Founders of Gambit Cyber. “KnightGuard was built from day one to be AI-native, risk-centric, and preemptive. With the backing of Expeditions and Bitdefender Voyager Ventures, we are accelerating toward a future where security teams gain real-time clarity and stay continuously ahead of threats.”
Investor confidence amid a shifting threat landscape
The funding arrives as enterprises increasingly adopt CTEM frameworks to address expanding attack surfaces, the emergence of AI-enabled threat actors, and a global shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals.
“We are pleased to partner with Anuj and Manuj, two highly accomplished cybersecurity professionals who are redefining proactive cyber defense,” said Mikolaj Firlej, Founding Partner at Expeditions. He noted that Gambit Cyber’s AI-native and risk-centric architecture is designed for scale, automation, and informed decision-making.
Representatives from Bitdefender Voyager Ventures added that the firm invests in founders and technologies that shape the future of cybersecurity. By supporting Gambit Cyber, the group aims to combine capital with deep industry expertise to accelerate innovation and global adoption.
Building for global scale
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Gambit Cyber operates across the UK, the UAE, Australia, and India through teams and channel partners. The company plans to use the new funding to expand its AI agent capabilities, strengthen product engineering, and grow its presence across Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, while forming alliances with MSSPs, telecom providers, and cloud platforms.
Editorial View: Why Gambit Cyber’s Approach Matters
The cybersecurity industry is undergoing a structural shift—from perimeter-based defense to continuous, risk-informed exposure management. In this evolving landscape, Gambit Cyber’s emphasis on agentic AI and proactive risk validation reflects a deeper understanding of how modern enterprises operate under constant threat.
Rather than adding another layer of alerts, the company’s KnightGuard platform focuses on prioritization and actionability—areas where security teams often struggle. This risk-centric model aligns closely with the needs of organizations facing complex hybrid environments and regulatory scrutiny.
With backing from specialists such as Expeditions and Bitdefender Voyager Ventures, Gambit Cyber appears well-positioned to influence how CTEM is operationalized globally. If execution continues to match vision, the company could become a foundational component of next-generation enterprise cybersecurity strategies.
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