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New Italian unicorn Exein rides the physical AI wave
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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Italian startup Exein has achieved unicorn status after raising $270 million at a $1.7 billion valuation to provide a cybersecurity layer for physical AI devices at the kernel level. The company partners closely with OEMs and silicon vendors to secure over 2 billion devices across industries including aerospace, industrial automation, automotive manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and semiconductors.
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Exein's kernel-level security for physical AI devices opens direct opportunities for you building or securing connected robotics, drones, or industrial automation. This move shifts cybersecurity from networks to device roots, forcing a rethink on your product's security integration paths.
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