AI cybersecurity firms secure funds amid rising GenAI risks

April 1, 2025, 5:20 am

Two emerging AI cybersecurity startups have closed significant funding rounds aimed at countering the specialized threats posed by generative AI. One firm is focused on mitigating risks like deepfake deceptions, while the other is building innovative safeguards for enterprise-level AI applications. These investments underscore a broader trend of bolstering defenses as AI vulnerabilities increasingly threaten digital security.

pulse2.com / ReliaQuest: Over $500 Million Raised At $3.4 Billion Valuation For AI-Based Security Operations

ReliaQuest, an AI-based security leader, raised over $500M in a funding round led by EQT, KKR, and FTV Capital, boosting its valuation to $3.4B.

pulse2.com / SplxAI: $7 Million (Seed) Raised For Helping Organizations Secure Agentic AI Systems

SplxAI, a leader in Agentic AI offensive security, raised $7M in seed funding led by LAUNCHub Ventures with contributions from Rain Capital, Inovo, Runtime Ventures, DNV Ventures, and South Central Ventures. LAUNCHub GP Stan Sirakov joins its board and Sandy Dunn is named CISO.

pulse2.com / GetReal Security: $17.5 Million (Series A) Closed For Mitigation Of Malicious GenAI Threats

GetReal Security, a firm specializing in mitigating generative AI threats like deepfakes, raised $17.5M in Series A funding led by Forgepoint Capital with investments from Ballistic Ventures, Evolution Equity, K2 Access Fund, In-Q-Tel, Cisco Investments, and Capital One Ventures.

pulse2.com / Straiker: $21 Million Raised For AI-Native Solution For Securing AI Apps

Straiker, an AI cybersecurity firm, emerged from stealth with $21M in funding from Lightspeed Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures to launch the first solution safeguarding all enterprise AI applications, from AI-native apps to Agents.

betanews.com / Software supply chain threats increase in the AI era

A new JFrog report reveals that securing the software supply chain is crucial amid emerging security threats, DevOps risks, and AI challenges. Insights from over 1,400 professionals and CVE data show why protecting the supply chain is increasingly difficult today.

techinasia.com / AI-powered cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest raises over $500m

ReliaQuest's platform, GreyMatter, integrates with over 200 cybersecurity tools to enhance threat response.

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