Vectra AI
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | San Jose , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (113 nations) |
Key people | Hitesh Sheth (CEO) |
| Products | AI-powered hybrid attack detection, investigation, and response solutions; Vectra AI Platform |
Vectra AI, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm focused on AI-powered hybrid attack detection, investigation, and response solutions within the Network Detection and Response (NDR) domain. Established in 2011, the company operates globally across 113 nations from its main office in San Jose, California, with regional branches situated in Singapore, Australia, and Japan.
History
Initially known as TraceVector, Vectra AI was created in 2008 by a team of four cybersecurity specialists aiming to build automated intrusion detection technologies to counter increasingly complex cyber threats.
In March 2015, the company introduced its S-series sensor, which led to an approximate 400% increase in bookings compared to the previous year and marked its entry into the EMEA region.
Vectra expanded its capabilities on January 25, 2022, by acquiring Siriux, a firm specializing in network management software, thereby strengthening its offerings in identity and SaaS threat management.
In 2023, Vectra collaborated with Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division to enhance cybersecurity frameworks supporting national security missions.
By October 2025, Vectra furthered its cloud security portfolio through the acquisition of Netography, a cloud security company focused on improving multi-cloud visibility by providing scalable SaaS analytics for flow and DNS logs across platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Hitesh Sheth is the current Chief Executive Officer.
Product
The Vectra AI Platform utilizes Attack Signal Intelligence to automate threat identification by employing artificial intelligence that scrutinizes attacker patterns and automatically prioritizes security alerts. This platform aggregates threat data and ranks incidents based on severity. It also incorporates signals that support Extended Detection and Response (XDR), addressing challenges related to real-time threat monitoring and mitigation. In 2023, Vectra enhanced its Cloud Detection and Response capabilities specifically for Amazon Web Services. By 2025, it was recognized in a Solutions Review article summarizing that year’s Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response. Additionally, Vectra launched its services on the AWS Marketplace, experiencing a 2.5-fold increase in marketplace transaction volume year-over-year.
Funding
Vectra AI secured $350 million in investment funding and reached a valuation of $1.2 billion, earning it the distinction of being a Unicorn company.
Investors
Among Vectra AI's backers are Khosla Ventures, IA Ventures, Accel Partners, Atlantic Bridge, Wipro Ventures, AME Cloud Ventures, Intel Capital, DAG Ventures, Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, Junos Innovation Fund (Juniper), Nissho Electronics, Silver Lake, TCV, and Blackstone.
References
Further reading
- Global and United States Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software Market Size, Status and Forecast 2021-2027, Kingpin Market Research, 20 September 2021 (subscription)
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IPS) Software Market Analysis 2022: Industry Size, Share, Emerging Trends, Growth Opportunities And Forecast To 2028, Stratagem Market Insights, January 2022 (subscription)