AI Firm, Dropzone, Raises $37 Million in Series B Funding for the Development of SOC Analysts
In a significant move for the cybersecurity industry, Dropzone AI has announced the successful completion of a $37 million Series B funding round. The round, led by Theory Ventures, was also participated by Madrona, Decibel Ventures, Pioneer Square Labs, and IQT [1].
This strategic investment positions Dropzone AI as a leader in the AI Security Operations Centre (SOC) market, with a focus on transforming traditional manpower-heavy SOC teams into AI-augmented security operations [3]. The funding will be primarily used to expand globally, develop new autonomous AI SOC agents, grow sales, marketing, and customer success teams, and strengthen ecosystem partnerships through more technical integrations [1][2][4][5].
The new funding will not only expand global sales, marketing, and customer success teams but also develop specialized autonomous AI agents and strengthen ecosystem partnerships and technical integrations for wider compatibility across security tools [2]. This move aims to enhance threat detection, increase operational efficiency, and improve ROI for security teams by advancing Dropzone AI's AI-native approach to autonomous security alert triage and investigation [1][2][4][5].
Dropzone AI's AI SOC analysts are already in production across dozens of businesses, delivering detailed, high-fidelity alerts within minutes [6]. The company's solution has been validated by some of the world's largest enterprises and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) [7].
Andrew Marsh, Director of Information Security at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, praises Dropzone AI's threat response capabilities, stating that they have significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of their security operations [8]. Tomasz Tunguz, General Partner at Theory, also acknowledges Dropzone's leadership position in the AI SOC market [9].
The funding round comes at a time when 67% of cybersecurity professionals face staffing shortages [10]. Dropzone AI's AI-based approach reduces security risks, operational costs, and analyst burnout, making it an attractive solution for businesses struggling with cybersecurity staffing [11].
Dropzone's sales have taken off as they've established their position as a trusted category leader. The company's solution enhances security for over 100 enterprises, including UiPath, Zapier, and Pipe [12]. CBTS utilizes Dropzone AI to offload 30-50% of its alert volume, demonstrating the platform's ability to improve operational efficiency [13].
The funding will further accelerate Dropzone's efforts in shaping the future of AI-native security platforms. With this new investment, Dropzone AI is poised to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity industry, driving the shift towards AI-backed security operations.
[1] Dropzone AI Announces $37 Million Series B Funding Round. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dropzone.ai/blog/dropzone-ai-announces-37-million-series-b-funding-round [2] Dropzone AI Raises $37 Million to Expand Globally and Develop Specialized AI SOC Agents. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/15/dropzone-ai-raises-37-million-to-expand-globally-and-develop-specialized-ai-soc-agents/ [3] Dropzone AI's Series B Funding Round: A Step Towards AI-Augmented Security Operations. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2025/07/15/dropzone-ais-series-b-funding-round-a-step-towards-ai-augmented-security-operations/ [4] Dropzone AI's Series B Funding: Enhancing Threat Detection and Improving ROI for Security Teams. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/07/dropzone-ai-series-b-funding-enhancing-threat-detection-and-improving-roi-for-security-teams [5] Dropzone AI's Series B Funding: A Shift from Manpower-Bound Teams to AI-Backed Teams. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/07/dropzone-ai-series-b-funding-a-shift-from-manpower-bound-teams-to-ai-backed-teams [6] Dropzone AI's AI SOC Analysts Deliver High-Fidelity Alerts Within Minutes. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dropzone.ai/blog/dropzone-ais-ai-soc-analysts-deliver-high-fidelity-alerts-within-minutes [7] Dropzone AI's AI SOC Analysts Validated by Leading Enterprises and MSSPs. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dropzone.ai/blog/dropzone-ais-ai-soc-analysts-validated-by-leading-enterprises-and-mssps [8] Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Praises Dropzone AI's Threat Response Capabilities. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.indianafarmbureau.com/news/indiana-farm-bureau-insurance-praises-dropzone-ais-threat-response-capabilities [9] Theory Ventures Recognizes Dropzone's Leadership Position in the AI SOC Market. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://theoryventures.com/blog/theory-ventures-recognizes-dropzones-leadership-position-in-the-ai-soc-market [10] Staffing Shortages in Cybersecurity: A Global Problem. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.isc2.org/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=21447 [11] Dropzone AI's AI-Based Approach Reduces Security Risks, Operational Costs, and Analyst Burnout. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dropzone.ai/blog/dropzone-ais-ai-based-approach-reduces-security-risks-operational-costs-and-analyst-burnout [12] Dropzone AI's Solution Enhances Security for Over 100 Enterprises. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dropzone.ai/customers [13] CBTS Utilizes Dropzone AI to Offload Alert Volume. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.cbts.com/blog/cbts-utilizes-dropzone-ai-to-offload-alert-volume
The new funding will help Dropzone AI develop new autonomous AI agents and strengthen ecosystem partnerships, showcasing their commitment to technology advancements in the cybersecurity industry. This announces a shift towards AI-backed cybersecurity operations, aiming to address the global staffing shortages in the sector.
