French cybersecurity startup Nucleon Security has raised USD 3.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Newfund Capital, with participation from Orange Ventures, AXIAN Group, LoftyInc Capital, and Morocco’s La Caisse through the 212Founders program.
The company plans to use the funding to industrialize its agentic AI technology across its product suite, accelerate commercial expansion in Europe and Africa, and deepen its R&D capabilities.
Founded in 2019 by Anas Chanaa and Antoine Botte, Nucleon Security develops smart, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions. It currently operates in Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Madagascar.
“Our ambition is to make cybersecurity proactive and accessible to all, enabling companies to gain visibility, efficiency, and resilience through a holistic platform combining Zero Trust and agentic AI,” said Anas Chanaa, co-founder and CEO.
Addressing Global Cyber Risks
The company’s platform covers the full defense cycle. Its Zero Trust EDR blocks suspicious activity by default, while its sovereign MDR provides 24/7 local monitoring of critical data.
Additional technologies include Malprob AI for advanced malware detection and ScorX, which prioritizes alerts to help teams respond faster to critical threats.
This push comes at a time when the cost of cyberattacks is projected to reach USD 10.5 trillion in 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures).
Meanwhile, the World Bank estimates a shortage of nearly 4 million cybersecurity professionals globally, highlighting the urgent demand for automated and AI-driven solutions.
