Vali Cyber
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Vali Cyber
AI-powered Linux & hypervisor ransomware protection — ZeroLock platform
About
Vali Cyber built ZeroLock — the first runtime security platform for VMware ESXi hypervisors and Linux. Linux runs 96%+ of cloud servers but legacy security tools were built for Windows. Combines AI behavioral detection, virtual patching, and automated file rollback in milliseconds. Origin: protecting US military satellite systems at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Notable
DARPA-funded MIT research. Nutanix technology alliance partner. Advisory board includes CMU professor who co-founded Wombat Security (acquired by Proofpoint for $225M). Oversubscribed growth round Sep 2025.
Founders
Co-investors & Accelerators
This represents a personal angel investment by Dr. Rahul and Netra Walawalkar. It does not constitute a WE LLP advisory engagement, firm-level investment, or investment recommendation.