# Neo

> Real-time control layer to inventory, attribute, and enforce policy on agentic AI software across the enterprise.

## Why it is interesting

Former SentinelOne/Wiz/Palo Alto veterans argue 40% of enterprise apps will be agentic by end-2026 — security needs native controls on what agents can call and access, not bolt-on EDR.

## Profile

- **Stage:** seed
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** cybersecurity, ai-ml, enterprise-saas
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Launch (Jul 2026): $100M combined seed + Series A led by a16z and Bessemer; Craft Ventures and Merlin Ventures participated (GlobeNewswire)
- Co-investors not in VCT directory: Craft Ventures, Merlin Ventures

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/bessemer-venture-partners
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/neo

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-neo-agentic-security-why-it-matters
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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