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Frenos

Charlotte, United States

seed$1.5M raisedFreshly fundedCybersecurityAI & MLSecurity Infrastructure

Total Raised

$1.5M

Stage

seed

Location

Charlotte, United States

Founded

2023

Team size

11-50

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About Frenos

Frenos is an AI-native operational technology security startup that provides a simulated penetration testing platform for critical infrastructure.

What sets it apart

It is described as the industry's first fully simulated AI penetration testing platform for OT, using digital twin technology and an AI reasoning agent to assess risk without disrupting operations.

Sectors

CybersecurityAI & MLSecurity InfrastructureEnterprise Softwareindustrial security

Business

ModelSaaS

CustomerOperational technology and critical infrastructure security teams at enterprises and mission-critical facilities

Notable

  • Won the Seventh Annual DataTribe Challenge
  • Closed a $3.88 million seed round led by DataTribe
  • Raised total funding of $6.4 million after the 2026 seed extension

Funding rounds

seed$1.5M

29 Jul 2026

Led by Momenta, Exposition Ventures

With Riptide Ventures

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FAQ

What does Frenos do?

Frenos is an AI-native operational technology security startup that provides a simulated penetration testing platform for critical infrastructure.

Where is Frenos based?

Frenos is based in Charlotte, United States, founded in 2023.

How much has Frenos raised?

Frenos has raised $1.5M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in Frenos?

Investors in Frenos include DataTribe, XPS Venture Syndicate, Momenta, Exposition Ventures and Riptide Ventures.