Straiker, an AI-native security firm, revealed today its emergence from stealth with an initial funding of $21m.
The investment was led by Lightspeed Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures, positioning Straiker at the forefront of safeguarding enterprise AI applications.
The company raised $21m in a significant funding round backed by prominent investors Lightspeed Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures. This financial support underlines confidence in Straiker’s innovative approach to AI security.
Straiker is dedicated to protecting a wide array of enterprise AI applications, ranging from native apps to autonomous agents. The company’s solutions are tailored to address the escalating security and safety risks that accompany the increasing use of sophisticated AI technologies in business environments.
The funding will be utilized to further develop Straiker’s security solutions, which are crucial for enterprises looking to deploy AI safely and effectively. The aim is to equip organizations with the tools needed to preemptively tackle the security challenges that AI poses, ensuring a secure operational future.
Straiker’s launch also includes the introduction of two advanced AI-native modules, Ascend AI and Defend AI. These modules are designed to enhance AI app security through continuous threat assessment and protection, integrating seamlessly to deliver real-time defense against a spectrum of AI-related security threats.
“Straiker is the only AI-native platform that delivers real-time protection against attacks aimed at each layer of AI apps and Agents,” said Straiker co-founder and CEO Ankur Shah. He highlighted the necessity for enterprises to prioritize AI security amidst growing threats.
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