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Finite State Raises $27 Million to Help Device Makers Fight ‘Vulnpocalypse’ with AI-Powered Product Security

Columbus, Ohio, United States, November 10th, 2026, CyberNewswire

Funding Will Scale Finite State’s Autonomous Platform and International Expansion as Manufacturers Face a Surge of AI-Discovered Flaws and New Global Security Mandates

Finite State, a leader in product security and software supply chain risk management, today announced a $27 million Series C funding round led by private funds managed by The O.H.I.O. Fund, with participation from CIBC Innovation Banking, Energy Impact Partners, Energize Capital, and National Grid Partners to continue its mission to secure the world’s connected devices.

Finite State’s AI-driven product security platform analyzes the software and firmware inside finished devices, giving manufacturers visibility into the products they build and sell, from vehicles and medical devices to industrial equipment, consumer electronics and critical utility infrastructure. The platform uncovers both known and zero-day vulnerabilities and guides manufacturers in fixing the exploitable ones before attackers strike, making everyday life safer and...

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