Stake sale · Enterprise Software & IT

Exfinity Venture Partners exits CloudSEK with 13x return

By Startup Enthusiast · 30 April 2026

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Exfinity Venture Partners made a partial exit via a secondary sale to existing investors, retaining a meaningful stake

The exit yielded a 13x multiple on invested capital and over 40% IRR, after Exfinity invested at the pre-Series A stage

CloudSEK, an AI-driven threat intelligence platform, has crossed $15 million in ARR with over 60% net new revenue from international markets

Exfinity Venture Partners completed a partial exit from CloudSEK via a secondary sale.
The transaction involved selling shares to existing investors rather than bringing in new capital.
Exfinity retains a meaningful stake in the company despite the partial divestment.
The deal highlights the liquidity options available to early-stage venture investors in successful startups.
CloudSEK continues to operate independently with its current investor base strengthening positions.
The event underscores the maturity of CloudSEK's investment lifecycle since its early days.
No new funding round was announced alongside this specific stake transfer event.

Exfinity achieved a 13x MOIC (multiple on invested capital) on this investment.
The internal rate of return for Exfinity exceeded 40% IRR (annualized profit rate).
Exfinity was the first institutional investor in CloudSEK, backing it at an early stage.
The high returns validate the growth trajectory of the Indian cybersecurity sector.
Secondary sales allow early investors to realize gains while companies remain privately held.

CloudSEK operates an AI-driven threat intelligence platform for enterprise security needs.
The company offers predictive, intelligence-led cybersecurity solutions to protect digital assets.
Its capabilities cover digital risk, attack surface management, and supply chain security layers.
CloudSEK serves customers in banking, telecom, aviation, and digital platforms sectors.
The company has crossed $15 million ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) indicating strong subscription growth.
Over 60% of net new revenue comes from international markets outside India.
The United States is identified as the fastest-growing region for CloudSEK.
Consistent year-over-year growth demonstrates stable demand for its cybersecurity services.
The business model relies on recurring revenue from enterprise software subscriptions.

Exfinity Venture Partners (seller) — First institutional investor in CloudSEK; focuses on deep-tech, enterprise tech, semiconductors, AI, and frontier technology from India.
Commvault (existing) — Participant in CloudSEK's Series B round raised in early 2025.
Connecticut Innovations Fund (existing) — Participant in CloudSEK's Series B round raised in early 2025.

Product: An AI-powered cyber threat prediction and intelligence platform.
Customers: Enterprises across banking, healthcare, technology, and the public sector.
How it makes money: It sells cybersecurity software and intelligence services to organizations that need threat detection and resilience.
What sets it apart: It focuses on predicting threats before incidents, using contextual AI and model integrations.
Operations: The company plans to expand in the US and establish a regional hub in Connecticut.