Cybersecurity firm Dream secures $100 million, hits $1.1 billion valuation
Bain Capital Ventures led the $100 million Series B investment in Dream.
A cybersecurity firm co-founded by former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Israeli entrepreneurs has reached a valuation of $1.1 billion after securing $100 million in a new funding round.
The company, known as Dream, focuses on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for governments and critical infrastructure. Bain Capital Ventures led the Series B investment, with additional backing from Group 11, Tru Arrow, Tau Capital, and Aleph.
Founded in January 2023, Dream has reported over $130 million in annual sales to government and national cybersecurity agencies in 2024.
The company was established by Kurz, former NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio, and cybersecurity expert Gil Dolev. It operates out of Tel Aviv, Vienna, and Abu Dhabi, positioning itself as a key player in global cybersecurity.
Kurz, who became Austria‘s chancellor in 2017 at the age of 31, resigned in 2021 and was later convicted of perjury in a political case. He received an eight-month suspended sentence, which he is currently appealing. Despite his legal troubles, his latest business venture is rapidly growing in the cybersecurity industry.
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