Data infrastructure startup Cribl has acquired CardinalOps, an AI-powered threat detection platform, for approximately $100M, according to sources. The deal marks Cribl's expansion into security tooling.
CardinalOps, which had raised $40M in prior funding, specializes in detection engineering powered by artificial intelligence. The acquisition will establish Cribl's presence in Israel with a new Tel Aviv office.
Cribl, a U.S.-based telemetry company, has built its platform around data pipeline management and observability. The CardinalOps acquisition represents a strategic move into the threat detection and security operations space.
The deal values CardinalOps at 2.5x its previously raised capital. CardinalOps' AI-driven approach to threat detection aligns with growing demand for automation in security operations centers as organizations face increasing volume and complexity of security alerts.
The acquisition expands Cribl's product portfolio beyond its core data routing and processing capabilities into downstream security applications. Terms beyond the purchase price were not disclosed.
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