Daylight Secures $33M Series A to Accelerate AI‑Powered MDR Expansion

Why It Matters

The funding signals strong market confidence in AI‑driven MDR solutions and equips Daylight to scale its autonomous cyber‑defense offering as demand for real‑time threat detection surges, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in the cybersecurity sector.

Deal Summary

Daylight, a Wilmington‑based managed detection and response firm, announced a $33 million Series A round led by Craft Ventures with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, Maple VC and several angel investors. The funding will fuel U.S. expansion and the development of new AI‑driven security modules for identity threat response and cloud workload protection.