Gomboc AI, a cybersecurity startup focused on cloud security remediations, has raised $13m in seed funding to accelerate its efforts in automating security fixes.

The round included an $8m investment led by Ballistic Ventures, with continued backing from Glilot Capital Partners and Hetz Ventures, which had co-led the company’s initial $5m seed funding.

The company was founded to address the mounting security backlog that hampers business transformation. Its platform, developed by co-founder and CEO Ian Amit, aims to eliminate inefficiencies in cloud security management by automating the remediation of security vulnerabilities. Amit, a former chief information security officer (CISO), was driven by the overwhelming number of security tickets and vulnerability reports he encountered while overseeing security for 15 businesses under a single corporate entity.

Gomboc AI’s platform differentiates itself by using a deterministic AI engine rather than generative AI or static templates. The technology integrates with cloud infrastructure via Infrastructure as Code (IaC), enabling accurate, repeatable, and context-aware code fixes while maintaining functionality. The solution helps security and DevOps teams reduce the Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR) from months to minutes, significantly cutting down on security backlogs.

Ballistic Ventures co-founder and general partner Roger Thornton said, “Gomboc AI is solving a massive, universal problem that organizations face: transforming the overwhelming security-ticket backlog into an automated, policy-driven remediation process. This company is a game-changer for how security and DevSecOps teams can work together more efficiently and effectively.

“We’re thrilled to have Gomboc AI’s talented team join the portfolio and look forward to their visionary approach changing the way organizations manage cloud security.”

Hetz Ventures general partner Pavel Livshiz said, “The cybersecurity market is at an inflection point threats are evolving faster than companies can hire and train security engineers.

“Gomboc AI is uniquely positioned to solve this bottleneck with AI-driven remediation, turning security from a constant fire drill into a seamless, automated process. This funding reflects their rapid progress, strong market traction, and an outstanding team. We’re excited to double down.”