Artificial Intelligence Company, Salus Cloud, Secures $3.7 Million Investment to Expand AI-Powered DevSecOps in Rapidly Expanding Regions
Salus Cloud, a South African startup specialising in AI-native DevSecOps solutions, has announced its plans to use the recently secured $3.7 million Seed funding to scale and expand its platform across Africa, the Middle East, and the broader MENA region.
The funding round was led by Atlantica Ventures VC Fund, with participation from LoftyInc Capital, Zedcrest Capital, Everywhere Ventures, and Essence VC's Tim Chen. Co-leading the round was P1 Ventures.
The expansion targets Africa and the Middle East, positioning Salus Cloud to serve a broader regional market with growing demand for AI-driven DevSecOps solutions. The capital will primarily be used to scale operations and enhance the platform’s AI capabilities, enabling engineers to better develop and manage security within DevOps workflows.
Salus Cloud aims to leverage its AI-native technology to address specific regional needs for developer security and operational efficiency, potentially gaining competitive advantage in emerging markets where digital transformation is accelerating. The company's goal is to bring secure software delivery to high-growth markets like Africa and the Middle East.
The global DevOps market is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, with the app security market projected to reach $20 billion by 2030. Salus' platform automates Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) with zero-touch setup, helping lean engineering teams ship secure code faster. It uses AI to catch and fix security flaws and performance issues in real time, addressing the lack of secure, automated delivery in growth markets that leaves them vulnerable to breaches and sluggish releases.
Salus' platform is praised by African fintechs and e-commerce players for its usage-based pricing, making enterprise-grade tools accessible. Ik Kanu from Atlantica Ventures highlights the Salus team's experience, noting their role in converging AI, security, and development for African enterprises. Mika Hajjar from P1 Ventures calls Salus "transformative infrastructure" for fast-growing digital markets.
CEO Andrew Mori states that Salus' platform allows startups and SMEs in growth markets to deploy production-grade software confidently, regardless of size or location. Salus' platform lets developers focus on building, not firefighting operational headaches.
The funds will be used for product development, go-to-market efforts, and expansion of Salus' AI-powered tools. Salus was founded in 2024 by African engineers. The global DevOps market is projected to reach $25.5 billion by 2028, with app security expected to reach $20 billion by 2030, indicating a promising future for Salus Cloud in the regional market.
Salus Cloud intends to utilize the recently secured funds to develop and enhance its AI capabilities, extending its platform's reach to technology-driven markets in Africa and the Middle East for investing in DevSecOps solutions. By leveraging artificial-intelligence technology, Salus Cloud aims to offer secure software delivery, addressing specific regional needs and potentially gaining a competitive edge in the rapidly digitalizing economies.
