Cybersecurity startup Darktrace gets 65m investment boost

Darktrace uses machine learning to identify and fight threats without the need for human input. A British cybersecurity startup has raised 65 million in funding as part of its ongoing global expansion efforts. Darktrace, which applies machine learning to enable networks to automatically self-defend against potential threats, has secured the financing from a group led by global investment firm KKR. Additional support comes from existing investor global growth equity firm Summit Partners, along with new backers in the form of TenEleven Ventures and SoftBank-affiliated SB ISAT Fund. Mathematics-based cyberdefence firm claims Antigena can teach itself to fight off new malicious intrusions -- without human involvement.