Wa'ed Ventures has invested in Saudi cybersecurity company COGNNA. Financial terms were not disclosed. COGNNA uses artificial intelligence to help organizations detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats.
Investor support
Wa'ed Ventures said the investment continues its backing of Saudi technology companies. The investor aims to help local companies scale their solutions. It also expects to support the COGNNA team in its next phase.
Company background
COGNNA was founded in 2022. It is licensed by Saudi Arabia's National Cybersecurity Authority. The company also holds certification from the Saudi Data and AI Authority.
Nexus platform
COGNNA provides managed detection and response services through Nexus. The agentic AI platform connects security tools such as Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Google SecOps, SIEM, and endpoint detection. It pairs automated alert triage with human-led investigation and response.
The investment will support COGNNA's expansion. The company also plans to further develop its AI-powered security operations offering. It focuses on serving organizations in the GCC and other markets.