Cybersecurity startup Satark AI closed its pre-seed funding round as investor activity accelerates across the artificial intelligence vertical. The undisclosed capital infusion will support product engineering, security automation modules, and AI-driven threat analytics targeted at mid-sized enterprises. Founders said the company aims to address visibility and response gaps in cloud environments through self-learning risk models. The raise comes amid increased institutional focus on deep-tech cybersecurity, with venture participation in AI-linked security startups expanding sharply during Q4 as valuations stabilize post-2023 correction.