Barcelona-based startup Zynap has successfully raised 5.7 million euros (approximately $5.9 million) in a seed funding round to enhance its artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity platform.

The funding was supported by Kibo Ventures, Kfund, and various business angels, marking a significant milestone for Zynap, as announced in a LinkedIn post on January 21, 2025.

The company, headquartered in Barcelona, is planning to expand internationally in the near future.

Zynap is set to launch its platform in about two weeks, offering software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that mimic cybercriminal tactics to help clients anticipate, detect, and neutralize threats before they occur.

The technology behind Zynap creates false cyberthreats using large language models (LLMs), enhancing cybersecurity measures for organizations.

The platform features automation to streamline cybersecurity operations, early warning alerts for potential threats, and customizable real-time insights based on the user's specific threat landscape.

A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report revealed a significant increase in the adoption of AI-powered automated cybersecurity management systems among chief operating officers, rising from about 17% in May 2025 to 55% in August 2025.

Organizations today are facing complex challenges such as ransomware attacks, social engineering, and state-sponsored cyber operations, prompting significant growth in the security sector.

The cybersecurity industry is rapidly evolving due to increasing digital threats and a growing attack surface from cloud computing, IoT devices, and remote work.

Investors express confidence in Zynap's team and vision, highlighting the product's effectiveness in addressing real problems faced by large enterprises and managed security service providers (MSSPs).

Kibo Ventures highlighted that Zynap's team previously developed Blueliv, a cyber threat intelligence provider acquired by Outpost24, showcasing their expertise in the cybersecurity domain.

Zynap’s platform uses generative AI to simulate the behavior of cybercriminals, allowing organizations to proactively defend against potential cyber threats, rather than reacting after breaches occur.

Kfund noted the urgency of Zynap's launch, given the rising complexity of cyber threats faced by businesses, emphasizing the platform's ability to keep organizations one step ahead of cybercriminals.