Cloudgeni Raises $1M for AI Cloud Security Agents

Jan de Vries · 2026-05-29

Cloudgeni, an Oslo-based startup building specialized AI agents that handle cloud infrastructure safely, just raised $1 million in fresh funding. The company plans to use this capital to expand across the Nordics and into the US market. The round was backed by a group of Nordic investors, including the byFounders Angel Collective, Norwegian VCs Startuplab and Antler, the CEO of tablet maker Remarkable (Vegard Gullaksen Veiteberg), and Danish angel investor Nicolaj Hojer Nielsen. "We're thrilled to have experienced investors backing our next phase," said Iuliia Petryshyn Thuen, co-founder and COO of Cloudgeni. "With product validation in our home market, we're now focusing on expansion across the Nordics and the US, where we just landed our first paying customer." ### What Cloudgeni Actually Does Founded in 2024 by Thuen and Davlet Dzhakishev, Cloudgeni built an AI-powered platform for cloud infrastructure management. It automatically detects, fixes, and proves the security, compliance, and configuration health of cloud environments using highly deterministic workflows. Here's the thing: cloud misconfigurations cause 99% of cloud security failures. And the cost of managing governance keeps climbing. Cloudgeni's agents prevent issues before they happen, fix them when they do, and provide continuous proof without adding DevSecOps overhead. ### A DevOps Approach to Cloud Security The company follows a DevOps methodology, automating tasks that normally require manual system operations work. This means less human error and faster response times. "Cloud environments are getting more complex, making stable operations harder without constant manual oversight," said CEO Davlet Dzhakishev. "We think AI will move from being just a support tool to actively running systems." He added: "Our AI agents both build and operate cloud infrastructure. They're designed so system owners can adopt them safely and reliably." ### Early Traction and Big Partnerships Cloudgeni already won the trust of major Norwegian enterprises like industrial group Hydro and shipping company Havila. They've also partnered with IBM. The startup plans to grow its team to support the next phase of expansion. ### What This Means for the Industry This funding round signals growing interest in AI-powered infrastructure management. As cloud environments become more complex, automated solutions that reduce human error and operational costs are becoming essential. Cloudgeni's approach of combining deterministic workflows with AI agents could set a new standard for secure cloud operations. The company's focus on the US market is strategic - it's the largest cloud services market globally, and American enterprises are increasingly looking for ways to automate security and compliance without adding overhead. ### Looking Ahead With $1 million in the bank, a validated product, and a clear expansion plan, Cloudgeni is positioned to make waves in the cloud infrastructure space. The challenge will be scaling their team and adapting their solution for different enterprise environments across borders. But if their early traction with Norwegian giants and IBM is any indication, they've got a solid foundation to build on.