Who invested in DSShield's Private Equity?

The round was led by Merak Capital.

What does DSShield do?

DSShield is a cybersecurity company specializing in Security Operations, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Funding record · 2025 / 12

DSShield raises $54.13M in private equity for security operations

Announced 30 December 2025 · Recorded 8 September 2026 · Last verified 8 September 2026

DSShield, a security operations company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, raised $54.13M in a Private Equity announced on 30 December 2025, led by Merak Capital. Its disclosed equity funding is now $54.13M across 1 round.

Amount: $54.13M
Round: Private Equity
Announced: 30 December 2025
Lead investor: Merak Capital
Sources on record: 1wamda.com

From the source

Merak Capital backs DSShield with $54 million investment

Saudi Arabia-based cybersecurity company DSShield has raised a $54 million (SAR 203 million) funding round from Merak Capital, a Saudi investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority. DSShield is positioned as one of Saudi Arabia's fastest-growing cybersecurity companies with established trust across the public sector and regulated industries.

wamda.com · 29 December 2025 ↗

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DSShield funding on record

DSShield has raised $54.13M in priced equity. Its most recent round was a Private Equity in December 2025.

Latest round on record: Private Equity, Dec 2025.

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How much did DSShield raise in its Private Equity?: DSShield raised $54.13M in a Private Equity announced on 30 December 2025.
Who invested in DSShield's Private Equity?: The round was led by Merak Capital.
What does DSShield do?: DSShield is a cybersecurity company specializing in Security Operations, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.