Pakistani Startup Securiti AI Sold to Veeam for $1.7B

In a major milestone for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem, Securiti AI, founded by Pakistani entrepreneur Rehan Jalil, has been acquired by data-resilience giant Veeam in a deal valued at around $1.7 billion.

The acquisition brings Securiti’s data-security, privacy, and AI-governance tools into Veeam’s portfolio—strengthening its ability to protect enterprise data as businesses expand their use of artificial intelligence.

Founded by Rehan Jalil, a Silicon Valley–based Pakistani tech leader, Securiti AI developed the Data Command Center, a platform that helps organizations find, protect, and manage sensitive data across cloud environments and SaaS apps. Its solutions support companies in complying with privacy regulations and ensuring trustworthy AI development.

Under the agreement, Jalil will become President of Security and AI at Veeam once the deal is finalized later this year. The transaction, a mix of cash and stock, is pending standard regulatory approvals.

Industry experts say the move highlights the rising global demand for AI-governance and data-protection platforms, as organizations seek to ensure responsible AI adoption while safeguarding user data.

For Pakistan’s growing tech community, the $1.7 billion sale represents one of the largest international exits by a Pakistani-founded company, underscoring the global impact of Pakistani innovators in Silicon Valley.

Veeam said it plans to continue offering Securiti’s existing products while integrating its privacy, governance, and AI-trust tools into Veeam’s backup and recovery solutions. The combined technology aims to help customers accelerate secure AI adoption and maintain full control over their data assets.