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Obsidian Security hits unicorn status as AI governance spending surges
Aug 4, 2026SOURCE: unite.ai
SO WHAT
The window is closing on unmanaged AI adoption; governance is becoming the tollbooth for the next phase.
Obsidian Security raised $85 million in Series D at a $1.1 billion valuation, marking its move into unicorn territory. The round signals enterprise demand for controls as AI agents enter the stack.
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