Macnica has backed a series B round for Attivo Networks, which will use the cash to continue development of its cybersecurity platform and expand its sales efforts.

US-based cybersecurity platform provider Attivo Networks has closed a $15m series B round that included Macnica Ventures, the corporate venturing subsidiary of semiconductor distributor Macnica.

The round also featured Omidyar Technology Ventures, Trident Capital Cybersecurity and Bain Capital Ventures, the latter of which led the company’s $8m series A round in 2015.

Attivo Networks uses deception technology to provide early detection and accelerated response to internal network threats which have managed to circumvent an organisation’s other cyber protection measures.

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