Theom, an AI-native data security startup based in San Jose, CA, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding. The funding round was led by Wing VC, with participation from SentinelOne’s S Ventures, Snowflake Ventures, and Databricks Ventures. The funding will be used to accelerate product development, expand go-to-market operations, and grow the team to meet increasing enterprise demand.
Theom was founded by Navindra Yadav, a former engineer at Cisco and Google. Theom offers a platform that automates data governance and security by providing real-time visibility into data usage and risk across cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and generative AI environments. The platform operates within a company’s existing infrastructure, ensuring that sensitive data remains in place while being monitored and protected.
Since emerging from stealth in late 2022, Theom has attracted clients such as Fiserv, Grammarly, Tradeweb, and JetBlue, who use the platform to maintain compliance, prevent insider threats, and secure data for AI applications.
The investment from Snowflake and Databricks, typically competitors, highlights Theom’s unique position in the data security landscape. Harsha Kapre, Director at Snowflake Ventures, noted that Theom’s approach aligns with Snowflake’s focus on customer-centric solutions. Andrew Ferguson, Head of Databricks Ventures, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Theom is a natural partner for us to invest in.”
With this funding, Theom aims to further its mission of enabling enterprises to harness AI and data analytics securely, ensuring that data governance keeps pace with technological advancements.
