# Robust Intelligence

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/robust-intelligence

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.robustintelligence.com
- Total disclosed funding: $44M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 9, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2019 by co-founders Yaron Singer and Kojin Oshiba, Robust Intelligence, Inc. operates as a provider of AI application security solutions designed to protect enterprises from the evolving risks associated with artificial intelligence. In August 2024, Cisco Systems, Inc. acquired Robust Intelligence, Inc. a portfolio company of Sequoia Capital Global Equities from Engineering Capital, Harpoon Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Tiger Global Management.

Robust Intelligence developed a platform that leverages artificial intelligence solutions for vulnerability detection, including algorithmic red teaming and threat intelligence pipelines. These tools continuously assess and fortify AI models against threats such as data poisoning, prompt injection, and toxic outputs, helping enterprises meet standards set by NIST and OWASP. Trusted by organizations such as JPMorgan Chase, IBM, and the U.S. Department of Defense, Robust Intelligence is a key player in shaping the future of AI security. The company’s platform helps organizations safeguard their AI applications by automatically detecting and mitigating security and safety vulnerabilities. Its two core components, AI Validation and AI Protection offer end-to-end security, ensuring AI models are protected throughout their lifecycle.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 9, 2021, $30M — Hong Shan, Tiger Global Management, Engineering Capital, Harpoon Ventures
- Series A, Feb 1, 2020, $11M — Hong Shan, Engineering Capital, Harpoon Ventures
- Seed, Mar 1, 2019, $3M — Hong Shan, Engineering Capital, Harpoon Ventures

## Investors

- Hong Shan — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Engineering Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/engineering-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Harpoon Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/harpoon-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Tiger Global Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tiger-global-management) — Series B