Lakera
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Jul 2024
Total raised
- $22M
Investors
- 4
About Lakera
Founded in 2021 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, Lakera AI AG operates as an artificial intelligence-based security company that detects security threats in LLM applications. The company was founded by its CEO, David Haber, Matthias Kraft, and Mateo Rojas-Carulla. In September 2025, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.undisclosed amount.? The transaction was completed in October 2025. The company’s product line includes Lakera Guard, which is an AI security intelligence platform that helps developers and organizations develop and deploy GenAI applications; Lakera Chrome Extension, an extension tool; and Lakera MLTest, which is a high-velocity model testing platform for testing computer vision models. Lakera Guard protects against a wide range of AI security threats and allows organizations to protect their LLM applications from various security threats. In addition, the company offers Gandalf AI, an online game. Lakera Inc generates revenue by providing AI security solutions to enterprises, ensuring secure AI application deployment while leveraging educational platforms for engagement. In September 2025, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.undisclosed amount.? The transaction was completed in October 2025.. The acquisition empowers Lakera AI AG by scaling globally, integrating AI-native security, enabling real-time protections, enhancing precision, and embedding its technology into Check Point’s AI stack.
Who invested in Lakera
4 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Series A
Jul 13, 2024
Amount
$22M
Investors
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Who invested in Lakera?
Lakera has 4 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Lakera raised?
Lakera has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Lakera last raise money?
Lakera's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Jul 2024.
What does Lakera do?
Founded in 2021 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, Lakera AI AG operates as an artificial intelligence-based security company that detects security threats in LLM applications.
Where is Lakera headquartered?
Lakera is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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