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Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy AI agent security startup Clutch for $500M

Source: TechCrunch AI · NOV 06, 2026

Clutch, backed by Lightspeed and SignalFire, was last valued at $85 million, according to a source.

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  • AI agent security
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Lightspeed Venture Partners

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  • TechCrunch reports Palo Alto Networks is in talks to acquire AI-agent security startup Clutch Security for $500 million in cash. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/05/palo-alto-networks-in-talks-to-buy-ai-agent-security-startup-clutch-for-500m/ #Cybersecurity #AI #Tech #Startups #SupremeBeingTV

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