Nucleon Security, a Morocco-based cybersecurity solutions provider, has raised €3 million (approximately $3.5 million) in seed funding to accelerate its expansion across Africa and further develop its cutting-edge agentic AI-powered Zero Trust platform.
The funding round was led by NewFund Capital, with strategic participation from Orange Ventures, Axian Group (Madagascar), LoftyInc Capital, and Morocco’s Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion through the 212Founders program. This diverse investor backing reflects growing confidence in Africa’s cybersecurity market and the urgent need for scalable, intelligent defense solutions.
With global cybercrime costs projected to soar to $10.5 trillion by 2025, African enterprises face increasing exposure to digital threats, often without adequate protection. Compounding the challenge is a global shortage of cybersecurity professionals, with nearly 4 million roles unfilled, according to the World Bank. Nucleon Security aims to close this gap by delivering automated, AI-driven security solutions that empower organizations to defend themselves effectively, regardless of their internal capacity.
Founded in 2019, Nucleon Security specializes in intelligent, autonomous cybersecurity systems built on agentic AI principles. Its platform already serves over 100 clients across the continent, including businesses and institutions in Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Madagascar. The newly secured capital will support Nucleon’s international expansion and deepen R&D efforts to enhance its suite of Zero Trust products.
Nucleon’s platform offers a comprehensive defense architecture:
- Zero Trust Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): Automatically blocks suspicious activity by default.
- Sovereign Managed Detection and Response (MDR): Provides 24/7 local monitoring tailored to regional needs.
- Malprob AI: Delivers advanced malware analysis to detect and neutralize emerging threats.
- ScorX: Prioritizes alerts to help security teams focus on the most critical risks.
Anas Chanaa, Co-founder and CEO of Nucleon Security, commented:
Our ambition is to make cybersecurity proactive and accessible to all. This funding will allow us to support a broader range of organizations, helping them gain visibility, efficiency, and resilience through a holistic platform that combines Zero Trust architecture with agentic AI.
As cyberattacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, particularly targeting local institutions, Nucleon’s timing could prove pivotal. If successful, the company not only stands to scale across Africa but also to demonstrate how homegrown innovation can address one of the world’s most pressing digital challenges.
