Security teams are being asked to defend increasingly complex environments while facing a persistent shortage of skilled talent. The result is a growing gap between the volume of security work that needs to be done and the number of people available to do it.

We believe AI will fundamentally change how security operations are performed over the next decade. The winners won't simply build better tools…they will help organizations scale security expertise far beyond what human teams can achieve alone.

Gradient is pursuing that vision. The company is building toward a future where security teams can operate more effectively, respond faster, and focus their attention on the decisions that matter most.

We invested because of the exceptional founding team, their deep understanding of cybersecurity, and their conviction that AI can help solve one of the most important operational challenges facing modern enterprises. As cyber threats continue to grow and skilled security talent remains scarce, we believe the need for solutions like Gradient will only become more urgent.

We are proud to invest alongside Bessemer Venture Partners, Merlin Ventures, and Maple Capital in Gradient's Series Seed financing. The company is in stealth.