Protect AI
Latest round
- Series B
Last raised
- Jul 2024
Total raised
- $129M
Investors
- 10
About Protect AI
Based in Washington, US, and founded in 2022 by Ian Swanson (CEO), Daryan (D) Dehghanpisheh (CRO), and Badar Ahmed (CTO), Protect AI, Inc. operates as an artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity company that offers security products for enterprises that focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning., a portfolio of Lehman Brothers, Globespan Capital Partners, Greylock Partners, and Sequoia Capital, agreed to acquire Protect AI, Inc. from StepStone, Samsung Electronics, Salesforce Ventures, Pelion Venture Partners, Knollwood Investment Advisory, Evolution Equity Partners, Boldstart Ventures, Acrew Capital, 01A, and Aviso Ventures for approximately USD 700 million. The transaction was completed in July 2025. Protect AI, Inc. provides NB Defense, a security tool for ML Notebooks that introduces security risks and current cybersecurity solutions. It quickly scans a single notebook or a collection of notebooks for common security issues, identifies problems, and guides users through the remediation process. In addition, the company operates a cybersecurity platform centered on machine learning models and artificial intelligence systems. The company's platform provides customized security products and security scans, assisting enterprises in creating a safer AI-powered world.
Who invested in Protect AI
10 investors across 3 rounds
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Who invested in Protect AI?
Protect AI has 10 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Protect AI raised?
Protect AI has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Protect AI last raise money?
Protect AI's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Jul 2024.
What does Protect AI do?
Based in Washington, US, and founded in 2022 by Ian Swanson (CEO), Daryan (D) Dehghanpisheh (CRO), and Badar Ahmed (CTO), Protect AI, Inc.
Where is Protect AI headquartered?
Protect AI is headquartered in Seattle, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Protect AI?
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