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Cogent Security Inc. releases **VR-1.1**, a model that generates fixes for newly disclosed software vulnerabilities. On the **LiveCVEBench** benchmark, VR-1.1 repaired **57.9% of 190 tasks**—outperforming Anthropic’s **Claude Code** and OpenAI’s **Codex**, both at **45.3%**. The model simulates real-world environments, tests patches for functionality and security flaws, and generates regression tests to prevent reintroduced bugs. Cogent’s AI agents, used by Fortune 500 customers, reportedly reduce critical vulnerability exposure windows by **97%** before human approval. The company has raised **$53 million** in funding, including a **$42 million Series A** led by Bain Capital Ventures.

Nov 2026SiliconANGLENews article

SuperMe secures $20 million in funding to expand its AI-powered expert network platform. The San Francisco-based company connects professionals with specialized knowledge to address complex business challenges. This round supports further development of its proprietary AI matching technology.

Nov 2026FinSMEsNews article

SuperMe launches an AI-powered network connecting users with expert profiles for career and job advice. The platform aggregates knowledge from real experts—such as VCs like Mercedes Bent, Sarah Tavel, and Josh Elman—and uses AI to match questions with relevant profiles, forming group chats or direct interactions. The startup secures $20M in funding led by Forerunner, with participation from Greylock Partners, to expand its network and improve AI-driven question matching. SuperMe integrates with tools like LinkedIn, Google Drive, and Notion to gather expertise while ensuring no personal or proprietary data appears in responses. The service remains free but plans to introduce usage limits and monetization for heavy users.

Oct 2026TechCrunchNews article

Upwind, an AI-driven cloud security startup, secures a $400 million Series C round at a $3.8 billion valuation, led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The company rejects Datadog’s acquisition offer, valuing its independence amid rapid growth, with annualized recurring revenue (ARR) projected near $90 million. Founder Amiram Shachar previously sold Spot.io to NetApp for $450 million. Upwind’s runtime security approach focuses on real-time threat detection and mitigation in active cloud services.

Oct 2026TechCrunchNews article