Conventional cybersecurity systems often rely on detecting threats after they have already breached defences. They use malware signatures, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and forensic data to trigger alerts, after the damage is done. This reactive model not only slows down response time but also overwhelms security teams with false positives and fragmented intelligence.
Augur flips that model. It is the first-to-market predictive threat prevention platform, which uses agentic AI to predict and block cyberattacks before they hit by detecting attack infrastructure setup months in advance of their use.
In a recent development, Augur has snapped $7 million in a seed funding round. It was led by General Advance, with participation from a range of industry insiders. These include Ely Kahn, VP of Product for Cloud Security and AI/ML at SentinelOne; Spencer Thompson, Co-Founder and CEO of Prelude; Travis McPeak, CEO of Resourcely; Josh Lospinoso, CEO of Shift5; and senior executives from Amazon, Google, and Cloudflare.
The funding will be used to scale the development of Augur’s predictive threat platform, which the company describes as the first of its kind. Alongside the funding announcement, Augur unveiled a full rebrand, formerly known as SecLytics, as part of its growth strategy and market expansion.
How Augur thinks ahead of attackers
Augur was founded this year by Joe Lea and Saeed Abu Nimeh. Its AI-driven platform monitors global internet activity to identify attacker behaviours and track the setup of malicious infrastructure. Instead of waiting for attackers to strike, Augur detects their moves months in advance. This early warning system lets defenders move first, shutting down threats before they materialise.
Augur’s technology works by analysing global internet infrastructure for behavioural patterns linked to attacker activity. With a near-zero false positive rate of 0.007%, the system autonomously flags potential threats and integrates with existing security tools to coordinate defensive actions. Organisations can either automate threat blocking or choose to surface critical insights for manual review, retaining full control over their security posture.
Today, the platform is used by major players in finance, energy, healthcare, telecom, and critical infrastructure. These users rely on Augur to neutralise threats at scale, often days, weeks, or even months before conventional threat intelligence sources catch up.
Proven effectiveness in high-profile cyber Incidents
Augur’s early detection capabilities have reportedly shielded its clients from several high-profile cybersecurity incidents. The platform was able to spot attack infrastructure linked to the APT 29 supply chain attack on SolarWinds, the DarkSide ransomware incident on Colonial Pipeline, and the exploitation of the Log4j vulnerability.
It also flagged malicious activity related to Cl0p ransomware’s MOVEit campaign, the Volt Typhoon group’s targeting of U.S. infrastructure, the UNC5537 breach of Snowflake, and ALPHV/BlackCat’s attacks on Change Healthcare and Load Depot.
Looking ahead
With fresh capital and a clarified mission, Augur is poised to redefine how organisations approach cybersecurity. By identifying threats in their infancy, before attackers even deploy their tools, Augur represents a growing push in the industry toward anticipatory, AI-enabled defence. The rebrand and funding signal a clear trajectory: scaling predictive protection to stay ahead in the cyber arms race.
“Adversaries are weaponising AI to accelerate attacks, and security teams need AI-driven solutions that enhance their speed and accuracy to keep up,” said Augur CEO Joe Lea. “Our platform has refined a decade of machine learning, behavioural research, and real-world threat telemetry into a continuously evolving knowledge base of adversary behaviour. This comprehensive dataset empowers Augur to predict, detect, and disrupt threats with unparalleled accuracy.”
“Augur reflects the best of innovation in cybersecurity today,” said Ely Kahn, Augur investor and Vice President of Product Management, SentinelOne. “The team, the pedigree, and the novelty of their solution are a winning combination. Augur is already on the ascent, poised for rapid growth and expansion. I’m excited to collaborate with the team as they scale the business.”
