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Veeam, a leading data protection and backup software provider, announced its agreement to acquire Securiti AI for $1.725 billion, marking the largest acquisition in Veeam's history and a significant move into the artificial intelligence security market. The acquisition is expected to close in early December and is aimed at addressing the growing challenges enterprises face in managing and securing data across fragmented systems, especially as organizations accelerate their adoption of AI technologies. Securiti AI, based in San Jose, California, specializes in data security posture management and provides advanced tools for organizations to understand, govern, and secure their data across hybrid cloud environments. The company leverages a knowledge graph to map relationships between data assets, users, AI models, and compliance requirements, enabling organizations to maintain visibility and control over their data estate. Veeam’s CEO, Anand Eswaran, emphasized that the acquisition is not just about protecting data from cyber threats and disasters, but also about ensuring data is properly governed and trusted to power AI initiatives transparently and securely. Rick Vanover, Veeam’s Senior Director of Product Strategy, highlighted that the deal will provide end-to-end visibility and control over both production and backup data, making it easier for organizations to manage their entire data lifecycle. Securiti AI, founded in 2019 and led by former Symantec executive Rehan Jalil, has gained industry recognition, including winning the RSAC Innovation Sandbox Contest in 2020. The company has approximately 1,000 employees and has raised $156 million in funding, with a notable $75 million Series C round in 2022. The integration of Securiti AI’s capabilities with Veeam’s existing solutions is expected to create a unified view of AI-ready data environments, enabling safe, responsible, and controlled adoption of artificial intelligence. Both companies see the combination as addressing a critical gap in the market, as enterprises struggle to ensure that data feeding AI systems is secure, governed, and accessible only to authorized users. The acquisition reflects broader industry concerns about the risks of AI systems accessing sensitive or ungoverned data, and the need for robust data security posture management. Veeam’s move is seen as a response to the increasing complexity of data environments and the heightened importance of data trust in successful AI deployments. The deal is also expected to enhance Veeam’s offerings in business continuity, disaster recovery, and data security, providing customers with comprehensive solutions for modern data protection challenges. The acquisition positions Veeam as a key player in the intersection of data protection and AI security, with the potential to influence best practices and standards in the industry. Customers of both companies are anticipated to benefit from improved insight, governance, and resilience across their data assets, supporting both regulatory compliance and innovation. The transaction underscores the growing convergence of cybersecurity, data management, and artificial intelligence in enterprise technology strategies.
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Veeam said the Securiti AI transaction is expected to close in early December 2025, subject to customary completion conditions. This projected closing timeline was included in the acquisition announcement.
As part of the announced transaction, Veeam said Securiti CEO Rehan Jalil will join the company as president of security and AI. The leadership move was disclosed alongside the acquisition announcement.
Veeam announced its largest acquisition to date, agreeing to buy Securiti AI for approximately $1.7 billion. The deal marks Veeam's entry into the AI security market and is intended to unify data protection, security, governance, and compliance for enterprise AI use.
Insight Partners acquired Veeam in 2020 in a deal valued at about $5 billion, establishing the ownership structure in place at the time of Veeam's later Securiti AI acquisition.
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