Dream, an innovative AI-driven cybersecurity company focused on protecting nations and critical infrastructure, has secured $100 million in Series B funding. The investment round, led by Bain Capital Ventures, values the company at a remarkable $1.1 billion, marking a significant milestone in the future of cyber defense. Other investors in the round include Group 11, Tru Arrow, Tau Capital, and Aleph. With this capital infusion, Dream aims to expand its product capabilities and extend its reach into global markets.
Cybersecurity Is Now a Data Challenge:
The world of cybersecurity has evolved beyond being just a security concern, it has become an immense data problem. Governments today must protect a vast, complex digital landscape that integrates legacy systems, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid architectures, all while processing overwhelming amounts of security data. Meanwhile, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, using AI-powered attacks to bypass traditional defenses and exploit vulnerabilities in outdated security models.
Recognizing this urgent need, it is pioneering a new cybersecurity paradigm by integrating AI models that think like both defenders and attackers. By combining advanced posture management with AI-powered predictive detection, it has built an intelligent data ecosystem that not only anticipates threats but proactively eliminates them before they can cause harm.
A Cybersecurity Company Built for Nations:
“Never before has a company been founded with the primary mission of protecting national cybersecurity at a governmental level,” said Shalev Hulio, co-founder and CEO of Dream. “It was created specifically to address the security challenges that nations face, with technology designed to meet their unique needs.”
Sebastian Kurz, co-founder and President of Dream, emphasized the growing cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure.
“Cyberattacks on national security systems are increasing in both frequency and sophistication,” Kurz stated. “During my tenure as Prime Minister, I witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of these attacks on society. Our mission with Dream is to empower nations to defend against the defining security challenge of our time.”
The Founders: A Team of Cybersecurity Visionaries
Dream was founded in 2023 by a team of high-profile leaders with extensive experience in cybersecurity and intelligence:
Sebastian Kurz – Former Prime Minister of Austria, bringing a deep understanding of national security concerns.
Shalev Hulio – Serial entrepreneur and founder of NSO Group, a globally recognized cybersecurity innovator.
Gil Dolev – A cybersecurity expert with a background in advanced cyber intelligence.
Leveraging their expertise and firsthand experience in combating cyber threats, the founders rapidly positioned Dream as a trusted partner for governments worldwide. In just two years, the company has achieved more than $130 million in annual sales (2024) from national cybersecurity agencies, reinforcing its pivotal role in global cyber defense.
AI-Powered Cybersecurity: The Cyber Language Model (CLM)
A significant focus of Dream’s development is its Cyber Language Model (CLM), a groundbreaking AI-driven security framework designed to automate complex cybersecurity tasks traditionally performed by human analysts.
Cybersecurity challenges are fundamentally data-driven—expressed in vast amounts of code, logs, and threat intelligence. Dream’s AI models are trained specifically to understand and act on this cyber knowledge, enabling governments to:
Analyze security vulnerabilities faster
Predict and prevent cyberattacks with greater accuracy
Gain deep visibility into their networks with no complex installation or integration
By eliminating blind spots and automating security decisions, Dream’s AI-powered cybersecurity ecosystem is setting a new standard for proactive national defense against nation-state cyber threats.
Expansion Plans and Strategic Appointments:
The latest funding will also drive its global expansion, with a particular focus on regions facing increasing cyber risks. As cyber warfare intensifies, Dream is positioning itself as a key player in safeguarding critical infrastructure, government institutions, and national security networks.
As part of the Series B funding, Dream is welcoming two esteemed cybersecurity and business leaders to its Board of Directors:
Enrique Salem – Former CEO of Symantec, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, and cybersecurity expert.
Shlomo Yanai – Former CEO of Teva Pharmaceuticals and Board Member at Philip Morris.
They will join Dream’s existing board members, including Dovi Frances, Michael Eisenberg, and the founding team, further strengthening Dream’s vision for national and global cyber resilience.
“Dream’s leadership team has an exceptional track record of building world-class cybersecurity solutions for governments and enterprises,” said Enrique Salem, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures. “Their ability to solve one of the biggest security challenges incomplete visibility and overwhelming security alerts is exactly what the industry needs. Dream’s rapid growth and adoption prove that they are the right team to drive this transformation.”
About Dream:
Founded in 2023, Dream Group is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Vienna, and Abu Dhabi and is home to top-tier data scientists, cyber researchers, and AI security experts. By blending cutting-edge artificial intelligence with cybersecurity expertise, Dream is redefining how governments and organizations defend against emerging cyber threats in the digital age.
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