Lakera secures USD 20M in Series A funding to advance real-time GenAI Security

30.07.2024 16:02, Rita Longobardi

Lakera's swift round of investment, just months after its Seed round, underscores the critical need for robust security solutions in the rapidly evolving GenAI landscape. With backing from the financial and SaaS sectors, the ICT company will enhance real-time protection for enterprise GenAI applications.

In under two years, 80% of enterprises are expected to deploy GenAI applications, creating a need for robust security against AI-specific risks. With this funding round bringing Lakera's total to USD 30 million, the ICT company is set to lead in real-time GenAI application security.

As GenAI introduces new attack vectors like prompt and data poisoning, securing these applications becomes crucial. Lakera's real-time security solutions prevent models from being manipulated, safeguarding against data theft and inappropriate actions.

Unlike traditional security tools, Lakera uses proprietary AI to adapt to evolving threats, ensuring seamless user experiences with ultra-low latency. Its API integrates effortlessly into applications, allowing security teams to implement policies and address threats without altering the GenAI models themselves.

The company's unique position is reinforced by Gandalf, its AI educational game and Red Team, which provides real-time threat data from over one million users and thousands of organizations, including Microsoft. This data, combined with the team's expertise, ensures top security and performance.

The recent funding, led by Atomico and supported by Citi Ventures, Dropbox, and existing investor Redalpine, will accelerate product development and market expansion, particularly in the US and Europe, enhancing the presence of Lakera in San Francisco and Zurich.

Lakera was ranked among the TOP 100 Swiss Startups in 2023.


Lakera's Co-Founders: David Haber (CEO), Matthias Kraft (CTO), and Mateo Rojas-Carulla (CSO)