# Lakera

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/lakera

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.lakera.ai/
- Total disclosed funding: $22M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 13, 2024)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

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. agreed to acquire Lakera Inc from Inovia Capital, Redalpine, Fly Ventures, Atomico, Citi Ventures and Dropbox Ventures for an?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. agreed to acquire Lakera Inc from Inovia Capital, Redalpine, Fly Ventures, Atomico, Citi Ventures and Dropbox Ventures for an?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.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 13, 2024, $22M — Atomico, Citi Ventures, Redalpine, Dropbox Ventures

## Investors

- Atomico (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atomico) — Series A
- Citi Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/citi-ventures) — Series A
- Redalpine (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redalpine) — Series A
- Dropbox Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dropbox-ventures) — Series A