Vulnerability tsunami prompts France’s Hackuity to secure €16 million for automated cyber remediation

How does automation change vulnerability management?

Hackuity, a Lyon-based AI-powered Vulnerability Operations Center, announced a €16 million funding round on Tuesday to scale its technology and expand into European and Asian markets. The investment will support product development, enhance artificial intelligence capabilities, and accelerate international growth. The round was led by Forgepoint Capital International, with participation from existing backers Bright Pixel, Bpifrance, and others.

The company positions itself as a response to the growing volume of software vulnerabilities overwhelming security teams. By automating detection, prioritization, and remediation workflows, Hackuity aims to reduce the time between flaw identification and patch deployment. Its platform integrates with existing IT and security tools to provide continuous vulnerability oversight without requiring major infrastructure changes.

What challenges remain in scaling AI security tools?

Traditional vulnerability management relies heavily on manual processes, creating delays that attackers can exploit. Hackuity’s AI-driven approach analyzes vast amounts of security data to identify critical risks and recommend or execute fixes automatically. This reduces reliance on scarce cybersecurity talent and helps organizations maintain compliance with evolving regulatory standards. Early adopters have reported significant reductions in mean time to remediate, particularly in complex hybrid environments.

Despite advances, AI-based security tools face hurdles including data quality, model transparency, and integration with legacy systems. Hackuity acknowledges that trust in automated decisions must be built through explainable AI and clear audit trails. The company plans to use part of the funding to strengthen its research team and improve model interpretability. Ensuring that automated actions do not disrupt critical operations remains a key focus for enterprise customers.

What is a Vulnerability Operations Center? A Vulnerability Operations Center (VOC) is a centralized function that continuously monitors, assesses, and responds to software vulnerabilities across an organization’s IT environment, combining automation with human oversight to improve security posture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will Hackuity use the new funding? The €16 million will be used to advance AI capabilities, expand product features, and grow sales and engineering teams in Europe and Asia, with a focus on enterprise adoption.

Is the platform suitable for small businesses? While primarily designed for mid-to-large enterprises with complex infrastructures, Hackuity says it is developing lighter versions tailored to smaller organizations with limited security resources.