Nudge Security raised $22.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Cerberus Ventures, with participation from existing investors Ballistic Ventures, Forgepoint Capital, and Squadra Ventures.

The company said the funding will be used to support product development and expand go-to-market activities.

Nudge Security develops software focused on governance and security for SaaS and AI applications. Its platform is designed to provide organizations with visibility into the applications employees use, including AI-enabled tools, integrations, and associated user identities. The system monitors application activity and applies policy-based controls intended to guide usage and manage risk.

According to the company, its approach differs from traditional security models that rely primarily on network-level controls or static policies, instead focusing on employee-driven application adoption and use across cloud environments.

“The difference between AI apps and SaaS has all but disappeared, with most applications now incorporating AI capabilities and integrations,” said Russell Spitler, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nudge Security. He added that the funding will support continued expansion of the company’s platform.

The funding round comes amid increased enterprise adoption of generative AI tools and a growing number of SaaS applications used across organizations, trends that have heightened concerns around visibility, access management, and governance. Nudge Security said its platform is intended to help organizations address these challenges while maintaining operational flexibility.