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Torq

Autonomous AI agents that run and automate security operations centers

Total raised
$140M
Funding rounds
1
Founded
2020

Torq is an Israeli cybersecurity and ai company1 founded in 20201.

It has raised $140M across 1 funding round1; the most recent was a Series D+ round of $140M1, announced Jan 11, 20261.

Founders: Ofer Smadari (CEO), Leonid Belkind (CTO) and Eldad Livni (CINO)1.

Funding history

1 round

Funding rounds raised by Torq, newest first
RoundAnnouncedAmountLead investors
Series D+Jan 11, 2026$140MMerlin Ventures

Founders

  • Ofer SmadariCEO
  • Leonid BelkindCTO
  • Eldad LivniCINO

Investors

  • Merlin Ventures
  • Insight Partners
  • Bessemer Venture Partners
  • Greenfield Partners
  • Evolution Equity Partners
  • Notable Capital

Which Israeli startups are similar to Torq?

  • Pluto Securitycybersecurity
  • Varoniscybersecurity
  • Orion Securitycybersecurity
  • Rein Securitycybersecurity
  • HyperGuesttravel tech
  • Recocybersecurity

Which startups share investors with Torq?

  • Wonderfulai
  • Neo Securitycybersecurity
  • Settgaming
  • Zenzapenterprise software
  • Islandcybersecurity
  • Cyeracybersecurity

Sources

  1. 1CTech, Jan 11, 2026. “Cyber startup Torq joins unicorn ranks after $140 million raise at $1.2 billion valuation”

How much funding has Torq raised?

Torq has raised $140M across 1 funding round.

What was Torq’s latest funding round?

Torq’s most recent round was a Series D+ round of $140M, announced Jan 11, 2026.

Who founded Torq?

Torq was founded by Ofer Smadari, Leonid Belkind and Eldad Livni.

Who has invested in Torq?

Investors in Torq include Merlin Ventures, Insight Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greenfield Partners, Evolution Equity Partners and Notable Capital.

When was Torq founded?

Torq was founded in 2020.

Founded
2020
Sectors
cybersecurity, ai
Status
Private, operating
Total raised
$140M
Latest round
Series D+, Jan 11, 2026
Website
torq.io

Updated Jan 11, 2026

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