Kiteworks acquires Bonfy.AI

● STRATEGIC | CYBERSECURITY · Data Security & Secure Transfer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

Kiteworks (Insight) acquires Bonfy.AI

TARGET

Adaptive content security platform that classifies GenAI- and human-generated content at runtime to detect and prevent data leaks, privacy breaches, and compliance violations across enterprise SaaS applications and AI agents.

Deal value	Tens of millions of dollars
Ownership	VC-backed · TLV Partners, Saban Capital Group
Capital raised	$9.5 million
Headcount	30 FTEs
Headquarters	Mountain View, California
Leadership	Gidi Cohen, CEO Danny Kibel
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Kiteworks

secure content communications platform for sensitive data exchange, regulatory compliance, and governance across enterprise networks

Ownership	PE-backed · Insight Partners; Insight Partners, Sixth Street Growth, Bregal Sagemount, Riverwood Capital
Capital raised	$456 million
Headcount	400+ FTEs
Headquarters	San Mateo, California
Deal team	Eoin Duane, Managing Director (Insight Partners)
Leadership	Amit Toren, Chief Business Officer Tim Freestone, Chief Strategy Officer Jonathan Yaron, Chairman and CEO
Board seats	Eoin Duane, Managing Director (Insight Partners) Peter Sobiloff (Insight Partners)
Buy-side advisor	—

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Kiteworks -> Bonfy.AI  (2026-09-11)
add_on | Cybersecurity | tens of millions of dollars estimated | announced
Target: Adaptive content security platform that classifies GenAI- and human-generated content at runtime to detect and prevent data leaks, privacy breaches, and compliance violations across enterprise SaaS applications and AI agents.
Website: bonfy.ai | Buyer site: kiteworks.com
HQ: Mountain View, California | Ownership: vc-backed | Buyer sponsor: Insight Partners | Buyer ownership: pe-backed
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Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/kiteworks-bonfy-ai.html

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