KKR Leads $230m Series C Funding Round for Ontic to Expand AI Capabilities.

Ontic, a connected security intelligence software platform, has raised $230m in Series C funding to enhance its AI capabilities and expand globally. The investment, led by KKR, will focus on faster threat detection, automation for security teams, and international expansion. Ontic aims to deliver a unified platform for physical security solutions, reducing noise and connecting the dots for security leaders.

Ontic, a leading software platform for connected security intelligence, has raised $230 million in Series C funding. The investment, led by KKR, will accelerate Ontic’s development of artificial intelligence to bring faster, smarter threat detection and automation to security teams. This funding will also support Ontic’s international expansion and the continued advancement of its platform to serve both global enterprises and the U.S. public sector [1].

Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, Ontic has built a holistic platform that helps security teams efficiently monitor, analyze, and respond to physical threats concerning an organization's personnel and facilities. The company has scaled into a product leader in the security space, serving a wide range of enterprise customers, including Fortune 50 companies across technology, financial services, and consumer goods [1].

The risk environment is becoming increasingly complex, and organizations are prioritizing physical security solutions. Ontic's Connected Intelligence Platform acts as a command center, helping security teams shift from siloed, reactive operations to proactive programs that surface meaningful insights, improve response, and support smarter business decisions. The platform aggregates open-source intelligence (OSINT) and external threat signals alongside internal data from systems like HR, legal, IT, and facilities [1].

“Security leaders are being asked to do more than ever—track growing volumes of data, work with limited resources, and still show up as strategic partners to the business,” said Lukas Quanstrom, CEO and co-founder of Ontic. “It’s a heavy lift. This investment is about backing them. It’s about giving them a unified platform—powered by AI and built for real-world complexity—that reduces noise, connects the dots, and helps them lead with clarity and confidence in moments that matter” [1].

Ontic has shown a remarkable ability to support security teams across industries by addressing the increasingly complex and data-driven nature of security. The company helps protect organizations that collectively generate nearly $30 billion in revenue and employ over 14 million people, providing their security teams with tools to streamline operations and deliver meaningful ROI [1].

KKR, a leading global investment firm, has established a proven track record of supporting technology-focused growth companies. The firm's extensive industry experience, local resources, and global network will help Ontic further enhance its customer offerings and tap into new segments [1].

This latest funding builds on Ontic’s $40M Series B investment round, which was completed in November 2021. Existing investors JMI Equity, Felicis Ventures, Silverton Partners, and Ridge Ventures will continue their participation in the business [1].

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[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/ontic-raises-230-million-series-c-led-by-kkr-to-redefine-security-through-ai-and-connected-security-ce7c51d3d188ff20