Amid escalating cyber threats and increasing regulatory demands, Corgea, an emerging leader in cybersecurity innovation, has raised $2.6 million in seed funding to fortify digital defenses through AI-powered vulnerability remediation. The investment round was led by Shorooq Partners, accompanied by a high-profile roster of backers, including Y Combinator (YC), Propeller, Decacorn Capital, Unbound Ventures, and industry-renowned angels like Jawed Karim, co-founder of YouTube and founder of Y Ventures, and Sam Kassoumeh, co-founder of SecurityScoreCard. This funding milestone marks a pivotal step for Corgea, founded by serial entrepreneur Ahmad Sadeddin, as it gears up to scale its groundbreaking platform and expand its reach across the US and Middle Eastern markets.
In the dynamic field of cybersecurity, Corgea has swiftly gained recognition for pioneering advancements in DevSecOps Automated Remediation. The company, which was spotlighted as an IDC Innovator for its novel approach, has developed an advanced suite of AI tools designed to detect, triage, and remediate software vulnerabilities—especially elusive flaws in source code, such as intricate business logic bugs. Utilizing AI to automate detection and reduce false positives by up to 30%, Corgea accelerates the remediation process by as much as 80%, allowing security teams to zero in on genuine threats and optimize their resources. The platform’s ability to automate security fixes directly in code workflows promises a transformative shift for enterprises aiming to address cybersecurity at scale.
Corgea’s platform is built to tackle a long-standing issue in cybersecurity: the high rate of false positives and missed vulnerabilities that hamper effective threat response. More than 60% of code vulnerabilities go undetected by current tools, with over 30% of detected threats turning out to be false alarms. This inefficiency has resulted in what Sadeddin describes as a “boy who cried wolf” scenario, where security teams face alert fatigue, hindering their ability to manage real risks. By leveraging large language models (LLMs) integrated with static analysis, Corgea’s technology can detect hidden vulnerabilities, such as complex business logic and authentication issues, that traditional tools frequently overlook. Moreover, the platform goes beyond identifying threats by autonomously generating code fixes to secure applications—a feature that speeds up development cycles while improving overall security.
Tamer Azer, partner at Shorooq, commented on the investment, underscoring the region’s under-investment in cybersecurity and the unique opportunity Corgea represents. “Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, but it’s also one of the most under-invested in the Middle East,” Azer explained. “At Shorooq, we pride ourselves on identifying game-changers in untapped markets, and Corgea’s innovative approach to automating security, leveraging enterprise-compliant LLMs, is precisely that. Ahmad and his team are addressing an urgent need for businesses to secure their applications in an increasingly complex global and regional cyber landscape, and we are thrilled to support them in scaling this game-changing solution.”
In a climate of heightened cyber threats, driven by both human and AI-enabled attacks, Corgea’s platform offers an urgently needed solution for regulated industries grappling with intensifying legal scrutiny and potential penalties for breaches. As regulatory bodies worldwide adopt stricter compliance standards, Corgea’s capabilities become even more relevant. The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act and the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) in Saudi Arabia illustrate the increasing regulatory pressures companies face. With Corgea’s technology, enterprises can address these compliance needs effectively, securing applications and preventing costly breaches.
Reflecting on Corgea’s mission, founder and CEO Ahmad Sadeddin expressed his vision for an AI-driven, developer-centric cybersecurity future. “At Corgea, we believe that the future of cybersecurity lies in AI-driven automation and a powerful developer experience. Our platform is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing developer and security workflows, automating the detection of previously undetected vulnerabilities and fixing them at a speed and scale that simply wasn’t possible before,” he stated. “This funding enables us to expand our reach, accelerate product development, and continue driving the innovation that enterprises need to stay ahead of ever-evolving cyber threats.”
With a client base already extending across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Corgea plans to use this fresh capital to deepen its footprint in the US and Middle East while extending its technological capabilities. The company is also placing a significant focus on hiring top talent to advance product development and support enterprise-scale deployments. Sadeddin highlighted the company’s strategy, stating, “Our core focus over the next 12 months is building the best application security (AppSec) experience for security and development teams. This requires constant investment in new and emerging technologies within the AI space. Following that, we’re looking to hit our Series A revenue goals.”
Azer from Shorooq added that the strategic investment aligns with Shorooq’s mission to strengthen the cybersecurity landscape in the Middle East, which faces unique regulatory and security challenges. “The greatest challenge in the region is being able to deploy security solutions and LLMs in-country to meet the security and compliance requirements of enterprises there,” Azer remarked. “Laws and regulations prevent many companies from sharing intellectual property (IP) and sensitive information outside the country; however, Corgea’s application and LLM have been deployed in-region, enabling companies to adopt the latest technologies in a compliant and secure manner.”
Looking ahead, Corgea aims to cement its position as a leader in automated application security, with an emphasis on delivering an exceptional AppSec experience that aligns with the demands of security and development teams. With the new funding, the company is poised to redefine cybersecurity through innovative AI, providing enterprises with the tools they need to tackle increasingly complex cyber threats. Sadeddin’s closing remarks captured the team’s ambitions: “We aim to help some of the world’s largest enterprises achieve AppSec success by deploying Corgea. Our journey is just beginning, and this investment is a crucial step in achieving our vision of a secure, AI-enabled future.”