JERUSALEM, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Israeli cybersecurity firm Legit Security said on Wednesday it raised $40 million in a private funding round led by venture capital fund CRV.
Since its founding in September 2020, Legit has raised a total of $77 million.
It noted that its customer base includes brands such as Google, the NYSE, Kraft Heinz and Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
On Tuesday, Israeli cyber firm Cato Networks said it raised $238 million in a late stage funding round, valuing the company at $3 billion.
Israel has emerged as a global leader in cyber security in recent years.
Persons:
TCV, Kraft Heinz, Takeda, Steven Scheer
Organizations:
Bessemer Venture Partners, Google, NYSE, Kraft, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Cato Networks, Thomson
Locations:
CRV, Israel