Liberty Global Tech Ventures Announces Investment in AI Security Firm, XBOW

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Liberty Global (NYSE:LBTYA) announced an investment in XBOW, an AI-driven offensive security company, as part of a funding round exceeding $150 million on May 6, 2026. Founded in 2024, XBOW now serves more than 100 customers worldwide and counts investors including DFJ Growth, Northzone, Sequoia Capital, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Accenture.

Liberty Global Tech Ventures said the move fits its AI investment strategy targeting scalable, category-defining technology businesses in large markets, with cybersecurity positioned as a priority given rising AI-enabled threats.

Positive

• Funding round exceeds $150 million
• XBOW serves 100+ customers worldwide
• Liberty Global adds strategic exposure to AI security

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction – LBTYA

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In the May 6 session, LBTYA gained 2.16%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement adds another AI-focused asset to Liberty Global’s portfolio via its Tech Ventures ...

Analysis

This announcement adds another AI-focused asset to Liberty Global’s portfolio via its Tech Ventures unit, supporting a broader strategy that already includes companies like Elevenlabs and Legora. It follows solid Q1 2026 results with revenue of $1,274.6M and Adjusted EBITDA of $366.5M, plus ongoing network investments. Investors may watch how XBOW’s growth, its 100+ customer base, and Liberty Growth’s $3.4B investment platform contribute to long-term value and cash generation.

Key Figures

Funding round size: $150M+ Customer count: more than 100 customers Company founding year: 2024

3 metrics

Funding round size $150M+ XBOW funding round including Liberty Global and other investors

Customer count more than 100 customers XBOW technology serving customers worldwide including Liberty Global

Company founding year 2024 XBOW founding year as AI-driven offensive security company

Previous AI Reports

1 past event · Latest: Jan 21 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jan 21	AI sustainability report	Positive	+0.2%	AI-focused report with EY on sustainability and network efficiency in telecoms.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Limited AI-tag history; prior AI sustainability report saw a small positive price reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the past six months, Liberty Global has focused on financial performance, portfolio reshaping and strategic technology themes. Q1 2026 results on May 1 showed consolidated revenue of $1,274.6M and Adjusted EBITDA of $366.5M, with a 3.28% positive reaction. Earlier, its nexfibre joint venture agreed a £2 billion acquisition, which coincided with a 16.76% move. The current AI security investment builds on a prior AI-related report from Jan 21, 2025 that linked AI to sustainability gains, extending the company’s broader AI narrative.

Key Terms

offensive security, institutional investors, AI cyber security threats, autonomous security tools

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offensive security technical

"an AI-driven offensive security company focused on identifying and fixing software"

Offensive security is the practice of proactively testing and simulating attacks on an organization’s systems and networks—using controlled hacking, penetration testing, and red‑team exercises—to find weaknesses before real criminals do. Investors care because these activities lower the chance of costly data breaches, regulatory fines, and business interruptions; companies that actively test and fix vulnerabilities can better protect revenue and reputation, making their financial outlook and risk profile more predictable.

institutional investors financial

"joins a select group of institutional investors - including DFJ Growth, Northzone,"

Institutional investors are large organizations, like pension funds, insurance companies, and mutual funds, that invest huge amounts of money on behalf of many people. Their decisions can influence the economy because they buy and sell big chunks of stocks, bonds, or other assets. They matter because their actions can affect market prices and trends.

AI cyber security threats technical

"company addressing a new age of AI cyber security threatsLiberty Global investing"

AI cyber security threats are attacks that use artificial intelligence to find weaknesses, craft convincing fake messages or media, and automate breaking into systems — like a burglar who learns the building layout and adjusts tactics in real time. Investors care because these smarter, faster attacks can halt operations, trigger fines, damage customer trust and force unplanned spending on defenses, all of which can hurt a company’s cash flow and stock value.

autonomous security tools technical

"leader in a new generation of autonomous security tools for the AI age"

Autonomous security tools are software systems that detect, investigate and often fix cybersecurity problems without constant human direction, like a self-driving guard dog that spots and reacts to intruders. For investors, they matter because they can lower the chance and cost of data breaches, reduce ongoing labor expenses, and signal that a company is using modern controls—factors that can affect a firm’s risk profile, regulatory exposure and long-term operating costs.

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DENVER and LONDON, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Liberty Global Tech Ventures, the technology investment arm of Liberty Global, today announced an investment in XBOW, an AI-driven offensive security company focused on identifying and fixing software vulnerabilities at scale.

Founded in 2024, XBOW is emerging as the leader in a new generation of autonomous security tools for the AI age where security threats for enterprises are rapidly intensifying. The company has accelerated quickly, and its technology now serves more than 100 customers worldwide, including Liberty Global.

Liberty Global joins a select group of institutional investors - including DFJ Growth, Northzone, Sequoia Capital, NFDG, and Altimeter as part of the latest funding round, reflecting their strong confidence in XBOW’s technology, team and long-term growth potential.

Liberty Global’s AI investment strategy

Liberty Global Tech Ventures is part of Liberty Growth, Liberty Global’s investment portfolio focused on scalable technology, media, sports, services and infrastructure. The Tech Ventures team invests in category-defining AI and technology businesses which operate in large markets with management teams who have proven ability to launch and commercialise products.

Cybersecurity is widely regarded as one of the most critical and fastest-growing areas of enterprise software, as AI increases both the sophistication of attacks and the need for automated, always-on defence.

Bobbie Maltiel, Partner at Liberty Tech Ventures said: “In an era where AI allows threat actors to weaponize vulnerabilities at machine speed, the only viable defense is a proactive offense. There isn’t a better team to tackle this challenge than the one who pioneered the AI coding revolution with GitHub Copilot, bringing unparalleled expertise in both how software is built and how it is secured.”

Oege de Moor, Founder and CEO, XBOW said: “Liberty Global has deep expertise in scaling technology businesses globally, and their commercial network will be vital as we enter our next phase of growth. With partners like them operating alongside us on the front lines, we’re accelerating our mission to stay ahead of AI attacks to defend the world together.”

ABOUT LIBERTY GLOBAL

Liberty Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) delivers long-term shareholder value through the strategic management of two complementary platforms: Liberty Telecom and Liberty Growth.

Liberty Telecom is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications, providing approximately 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe through advanced fiber and 5G networks that empower customers and strengthen national economies. The business generates aggregate revenue of $22 billion, including approximately $18 billion from nonconsolidated joint ventures and $4 billion from consolidated operations.

Liberty Growth invests in scalable businesses across the technology, media, sports and infrastructure sectors, with a portfolio of roughly 70 companies and funds valued at $3.4 billion.* Together, these platforms reflect Liberty Global’s focus on operating, enabling and investing in businesses with strong strategic fit and the potential to deliver sustainable long-term returns.

*As independently valued as of March 31, 2026. For more information, please visit www.libertyglobal.com or contact

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS + DISCLAIMER

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with respect to business strategies, future growth prospects; valuation expectations and other information and statements that are not historical fact. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. These risks and uncertainties include events that are outside of Liberty Global’s control. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Liberty Global expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

ABOUT XBOW

XBOW is the autonomous offensive security company redefining cyber defense for the AI era. Combining AI reasoning with offensive security workflows, the XBOW platform delivers expert-level security testing at machine speed. XBOW empowers security teams to transform from reactive to proactive defense at AI scale. For XBOW customers, autonomous offense is the best defense.

Investor Relations Michael Bishop +44 20 8483 6246

Corporate Communications Pádraig McGarrigle +44 7474 736967 mediarelations@libertyglobal.com

FAQ

What did Liberty Global announce about XBOW (LBTYA) on May 6, 2026?

Liberty Global announced an investment in XBOW as part of a funding round exceeding $150 million. According to the company, XBOW was founded in 2024 and now serves more than 100 customers globally.

How large is the XBOW funding round that includes Liberty Global (LBTYA)?

The funding round totals more than $150 million, with Liberty Global participating alongside other investors. According to the company, backers include DFJ Growth, Northzone, Sequoia Capital, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Accenture.

What does the investment mean for Liberty Global's AI strategy (LBTYA)?

The investment expands Liberty Global Tech Ventures' exposure to AI-driven cybersecurity, aligning with its focus on scalable AI companies. According to the company, the move targets fast-scaling technology addressing growing enterprise security needs.

How many customers does XBOW report serving after the investment involving Liberty Global (LBTYA)?

XBOW reports serving more than 100 customers worldwide. According to the company, its autonomous security technology is already deployed commercially, including by Liberty Global itself.

Who are the other investors alongside Liberty Global in the XBOW round (LBTYA)?

Other investors include DFJ Growth, Northzone, Sequoia Capital, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Accenture. According to the company, this syndicate reflects institutional support for XBOW's technology and growth plan.