AUSTIN, Texas & NEW YORK - Aug 22, 2025 (UTC) - Ontic, a leading software platform for connected security intelligence, announced it has raised $230 million in Series C funding led by funds managed by KKR, a global investment firm, with participation from JMI Equity, Silverton Partners, Ridge Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures. This latest funding will accelerate Ontic’s investment in artificial intelligence, bringing faster, smarter threat detection and automation to security teams. The company will also grow its international presence and continue advancing its platform to support both global enterprises and the U.S. public sector.
Funding Details
Ontic’s $230 million Series C funding round, announced on August 21, 2025, represents a major milestone for the company as it continues to lead in the protective intelligence software sector. The round was led by funds managed by KKR, with participation from JMI Equity, Silverton Partners, Ridge Ventures, and Ten Eleven Ventures. This investment highlights the growing demand for unified security platforms that integrate AI to address complex physical threats.
“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.”
“Ontic has shown a remarkable ability to support security teams across industries—from multinational enterprises to federal agencies—by addressing the increasingly complex and data-driven nature of security,” said Jake Heller, Partner and Head of Tech Growth Equity, Americas at KKR. “We believe Ontic is setting the standard for what modern security operations should look like. Their platform is built on a foundation of integrated intelligence rather than point solutions and positions them to be a leader in a market that is demanding consolidation, clarity, and scale.”
Strategic Goals and Use of Funds
Ontic plans to utilize the $230 million Series C funding to pursue several strategic priorities aimed at enhancing its platform and expanding its reach:
- AI Investment and Innovation: Accelerate development of artificial intelligence features for faster threat detection, automation, and smarter insights to empower security teams.
- International Expansion: Grow presence in global markets to support enterprises and public sector clients worldwide.
- Platform Advancement: Continue evolving the Connected Intelligence Platform to integrate more data sources and improve support for U.S. public sector needs.
- Operational Efficiency: Enhance tools for risk intelligence, incident management, and investigations to deliver greater ROI and streamline security operations.
- Talent and Resources: Recruit top talent and invest in resources to scale operations and maintain leadership in the security technology space.
These initiatives are designed to help Ontic meet the rising demand for proactive, data-driven security solutions in an increasingly complex risk environment.
Historical Funding and Growth
Ontic’s funding history demonstrates its rapid growth and investor confidence in the protective intelligence market. The table below outlines its key funding rounds:
| Round | Date | Amount | Lead Investor | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | January 2019 | $4.65M | Undisclosed | Initial funding to develop core platform and establish market presence. |
| Series A | April 2020 | $12M | Felicis Ventures | Supported product enhancements and early customer acquisition. |
| Series B | November 2021 | $40M | Felicis Ventures | Enabled expansion into enterprise and public sector markets. |
| Series C | August 2025 | $230M | KKR | Focused on AI innovation, global growth, and platform advancements. |
Since its founding in 2017, Ontic has scaled to serve Fortune 50 companies and federal agencies, protecting organizations with nearly $30 billion in combined revenue and over 14 million employees. The company has achieved significant milestones, including reducing investigation times by half for clients and delivering millions in cost savings.
Ontic’s Technology
Ontic’s Connected Intelligence Platform serves as a centralized command center for security operations, unifying disparate data sources to enable proactive threat management. Key features include:
- Threat Intelligence Aggregation: Integrates open-source intelligence (OSINT), external threat signals, and internal data from HR, legal, IT, and facilities.
- AI-Powered Analytics: Uses artificial intelligence for real-time risk assessment, automated threat detection, and predictive insights.
- Incident and Case Management: Streamlines workflows for investigations, executive protection, workplace violence prevention, and insider threat mitigation.
- Common Operating Picture: Provides a holistic view of the risk landscape, eliminating silos and supporting data-driven decisions.
- Scalable Integrations: Connects with existing security systems to enhance efficiency and response times.
The platform’s design shifts security teams from reactive to proactive strategies, delivering measurable ROI through reduced staffing needs and faster incident resolution.
Industry Impact and Challenges
Ontic’s platform has transformed physical security operations for enterprises and government agencies, enabling them to manage complex threats more effectively. Clients have reported significant efficiencies, such as cutting investigation times in half, centralizing responses across hundreds of locations, and achieving multimillion-dollar cost savings. By unifying security data and processes, Ontic addresses key industry pain points like fragmented operations and information overload.
However, the protective intelligence sector faces challenges including evolving threat landscapes, data privacy regulations, and the need for seamless integration with legacy systems. Ontic must continue innovating to stay ahead of sophisticated risks while ensuring compliance and scalability in diverse global environments.
Market Context and Industry Trends
The physical security software market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $15 billion by 2028, driven by increasing corporate investments in threat intelligence amid rising geopolitical tensions and workplace safety concerns. Key trends include:
- AI and Automation Adoption: Security teams are leveraging AI for predictive analytics and automated responses to handle growing data volumes.
- Platform Consolidation: Demand for unified solutions that integrate intelligence, incident management, and risk assessment to replace siloed tools.
- Global Expansion: Companies are seeking scalable platforms to support international operations and comply with varying regulations.
- Public-Private Sector Convergence: Growing need for solutions that serve both enterprise and government clients in addressing shared threats.
- Focus on ROI: Emphasis on technologies that demonstrate clear cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Ontic is well-positioned to capitalize on these trends with its AI-driven, integrated platform that delivers actionable insights and supports strategic security programs.
Stakeholder Insights
Insights from stakeholders emphasize Ontic’s innovative approach to unifying security data and processes. By reducing noise and connecting critical insights, the platform helps security leaders make informed decisions in high-stakes environments, fostering stronger partnerships with business units.
About Ontic
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Ontic provides a leading software platform for connected security intelligence. The company’s Connected Intelligence Platform helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risks, and respond faster to protect people and assets. Serving Fortune 50 companies across technology, financial services, and consumer goods, as well as federal agencies, Ontic unifies security operations into a single system for proactive threat management.
Future Outlook
With the $230 million Series C funding, Ontic is poised for accelerated growth in 2025 and beyond. The company plans to enhance its AI capabilities, expand internationally, and deepen public sector support, aiming to protect more organizations amid evolving threats. By continuing to innovate, Ontic expects to solidify its market leadership, drive further adoption among global enterprises, and deliver enhanced value to security teams worldwide.
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