Deep Instinct

In May 2025, Israeli cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct laid off approximately 20 employees, representing about 10% of its 180-person workforce. This staff reduction followed the closure of certain company operations and is part of ongoing strategic and operational shifts. The company, which specializes in deep learning-based threat prevention, had previously undergone a similar round of layoffs and a leadership overhaul in 2023. Deep Instinct, a venture-backed startup with total funding around $300 million, continues to navigate the competitive cybersecurity landscape with a focus on its predictive AI platform.

Cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct, a New York-based AI-driven malware prevention company founded in 2015, conducted layoffs this week, affecting employees primarily in sales and business development roles. The exact number of employees let go and the percentage of the workforce impacted remain undisclosed, but the cuts occurred on Monday amid a broader trend of tech industry downsizing in 2023. Deep Instinct, which has raised over $259 million in venture funding, including a $67 million Series D in 2021, is the latest tech company to adjust its staffing in response to shifting macroeconomic conditions, following a record year for venture funding and hiring in 2022.