Cloudgeni Raises $1M for AI Cloud Security Agents

Jan de Vries · 2026-05-29

Cloudgeni, an Oslo-based startup, has raised $1 million to scale its AI agents that build and operate secure cloud infrastructure. The funding round was led by Nordic investors, including byFounders Angel Collective, Startuplab, Antler, and notable angels like Remarkable CEO Vegard Gullaksen Veiteberg and serial entrepreneur Nicolaj Hojer Nielsen. "We're thrilled to have such experienced investors backing our next phase," said Iuliia Petryshyn Thuen, co-founder and COO of Cloudgeni. "With our product validated in Norway, we're now expanding across the Nordics and the US, where we've already secured our first paying customer." ### The Problem: Cloud Misconfigurations Cloud misconfigurations cause 99% of cloud security failures, and the cost of managing governance is skyrocketing. Cloudgeni's platform automatically detects, remediates, and proves the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure using deterministic workflows. It prevents issues before they happen, fixes them when they do, and provides continuous proof without adding DevSecOps overhead. "Complex cloud environments make stable operations harder without manual oversight," explained Davlet Dzhakishev, CEO of Cloudgeni. "Our AI agents both build and operate cloud infrastructure. They're designed to be safe and reliable for system owners." ### How It Works Cloudgeni follows a DevOps approach, automating tasks that normally require manual system operations. Their AI agents handle everything from detection to remediation, so you don't have to. - **Automated detection**: Scans for misconfigurations in real time - **Instant remediation**: Fixes issues automatically - **Continuous proof**: Provides ongoing compliance reports ### Traction and Growth The company has already gained trust from large Norwegian enterprises like industrial group Hydro and shipping company Havila. They've also partnered with IBM. With the new funding, Cloudgeni plans to expand its team and accelerate US growth. "AI will move from being a support tool to playing an active role in operating systems," Dzhakishev said. Cloudgeni is betting on that future, one secure cloud at a time. ### What's Next? Cloudgeni is focusing on the US market, where they've already signed their first customer. They're also hiring to support their expansion. If you're in cloud security, keep an eye on this Oslo-based team.