Red Access secures $17m to expand agentless SSE platform

Cybersecurity company Red Access has raised $17 million in Series A funding to accelerate its U.S. expansion and enhance product innovation. Norwest Venture Partners led the investment round, with participation from Ten Eleven Ventures, SentinelOne’s S Ventures, Elron Ventures, and Singtel Innov8 Ventures.

Innovative Agentless Security Approach

Unlike traditional Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions that require agents or major infrastructure changes, Red Access has developed a session-based, agentless security approach. The platform integrates directly with existing tools like firewalls, eliminating the need for costly system overhauls. Furthermore, it extends protection to SaaS applications, browsers, hybrid environments, and AI-driven workflows without disrupting existing operations.

Growth Strategy and Leadership Expansion

The new funding will support Red Access’s U.S. expansion in 2025 and fuel research and development initiatives. Additionally, the company plans to make key hires across sales, marketing, product, and engineering departments. Red Access has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Douglas Brockett as executive chairman and adding Dror Nahumi of Norwest to its board of directors.

Addressing Industry Challenges

Industry experts note that SSE adoption has been slow due to cost and complexity concerns. However, Red Access aims to change this by offering a fast-to-deploy, low-friction alternative. The platform supports crucial security use cases including data loss prevention and secure access to corporate applications. This is particularly valuable for hybrid and remote workers using unmanaged devices or untrusted networks.

CEO and co-founder Dor Zvi emphasized their practical approach: “While the industry talks about ambitious futures, most companies face urgent security challenges. Consequently, we built Red Access to deliver fast deployment, seamless integration, and uncompromising security that aligns with modern work practices.”

Industry Validation and Market Position

Investors highlighted Red Access’s transformative potential in the SSE landscape. For example, SentinelOne’s Rob Salvagno noted the company is “dismantling the assumptions SSE was built on,” while Singtel Innov8’s Gil Prashker praised its balance between enterprise-grade security and ease of use for distributed workforces.

With hundreds of thousands of users already protected, Red Access positions itself as a next-generation SSE leader. The company promises rapid adoption for enterprises seeking simplicity, scalability, and security without architectural disruption. This funding round demonstrates growing investor confidence in agentless security solutions that can adapt to evolving workplace environments and sophisticated cyber threats. Ultimately, this approach represents a significant shift in how organizations can implement comprehensive security measures without compromising operational efficiency or user experience.

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