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NewCore Raises $66M to Secure AI Agent Identities

TechCrunch AI · Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min read · Read original article →

NewCore, a cybersecurity startup, has emerged from stealth with $66 million in funding to address the growing challenge of authenticating, governing, and controlling AI agents at scale. The company’s platform aims to treat AI agents as first-class identities with their own permissions and controls, rather than traditional service accounts. With a valuation of $300 million, NewCore is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing trend of companies treating AI agents as workplace participants.

💡 Key Takeaways

  1. NewCore aims to solve the challenge of authenticating, governing, and controlling AI agents at scale
  2. The company's platform treats AI agents as first-class identities with their own permissions and controls
  3. NewCore has a valuation of $300 million and is backed by prominent venture firms
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