Astra Security, a cybersecurity solutions startup based in New Delhi, has raised $2.7 million (INR 23.5 crore) in a funding round led by Emergent Ventures, with participation from Neon Fund, Blume Ventures, and PointOne Capital.
Before this funding round, the startup had reportedly secured $120K (approximately INR 10.4 lakh) through the Techstars Accelerators program.
With this fresh funding, Astra Security plans to expand into the US market by hiring new teams, enhance its cloud security offerings, and invest in AI-driven solutions to help developers build stronger security frameworks.
Founded in 2018 by Shikhil Sharma and Ananda Krishna, Astra Security specializes in AI-driven penetration testing to detect and fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The company’s AI-powered platform mimics hacker behavior, enabling engineering teams to identify security threats and strengthen defenses.
Astra has conducted over 3,000 security tests, uncovering more than 2 million vulnerabilities, with an average of 30,000 threats detected every month for its clients.
“The cybercrime landscape is becoming increasingly complex with AI-based attacks,” said Shikhil Sharma, co-founder and CEO of Astra Security. He emphasized the need for continuous monitoring, noting that traditional pentesting is no longer sufficient in the current threat environment.
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The startup caters to sectors including healthcare, BFSI, and fintech, with 45 percent of its client base located in the US. In India, it serves major brands like Mamaearth, Dream11, and Muthoot Finance.
As the global pentesting market is projected to reach $3.9 billion by 2029, Astra Security is positioning itself as a key player in the industry, competing with TAC Security in India and Pentera and Traceable AI on a global scale.
