Adaptive Security raised $43 million in a Series A funding round led by OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz. The funding will be used to enhance their AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

Apr 04, 2025•5 months ago

Amount Raised

$43 Million

Round Type

series a

New YorkNetwork SecurityCyber SecurityMachine LearningSecurityArtificial Intelligence

Investors

Andreessen HorowitzOpen Ai

Description

OpenAI is funding the cybersecurity it wants to see in the world. The company leads a $43 million Series A fundraising round for Adaptive Security, an AI cybersecurity firm. This is OpenAI’s Startup Fund's first investment in a cybersecurity company. Adaptive Security utilizes AI to train employees to recognize and respond to security threats.

Company Information

Company

Adaptive Security

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Adaptive Security is an AI cybersecurity firm that focuses on testing a company's security vulnerabilities. It trains employees to identify suspicious behavior and uses an AI system to analyze flagged messages. The company also stress-tests human employees by attempting to trick them into falling for scams. Adaptive Security aims to reduce security breaches caused by human error.

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