# Skyld

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

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Rennes, France
- Website: www.skyld.io
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 1, 2025)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in France, Skyld is a company focused on AI model security, providing advanced solutions to safeguard on-device AI technologies against threats like reverse engineering and adversarial attacks.Skyld, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Rennes, France, specializes in AI model security solutions. The company is privately held and has not undergone major pivots in business strategy. It completed its most recent funding round on October 1, 2025, securing EUR 1.5 million in a SEED round with participation from Auriga Partners, Bloomhaus, BNP Paribas Asset Management, and Sodero Gestion. The total amount raised by Skyld stands at EUR 1.5 million from this funding round, making it the sole investment target.Skyld specializes in AI model security, offering a suite of solutions designed to protect on-device AI models from reverse engineering and adversarial attacks. The company’s core offerings include robust protection mechanisms that secure intellectual property and enhance the resilience of AI systems against adversarial examples, ensuring they maintain their performance in real-world applications. Skyld’s products cater to a variety of industries, enabling businesses to deploy, manage, and monetize their AI models with confidence. The company's clientele predominantly consists of cybersecurity firms, tech innovators, and enterprises in Europe, particularly in France, Germany, and the UK, where demand for advanced AI security solutions continues to grow.Skyld generates revenue through a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access their suite of products and services. This structure facilitates ongoing relationships with businesses seeking to integrate robust AI security within their operations. Transactions typically involve annual or monthly fees based on the scale and functionality of the services utilized, catering predominantly to B2B clients who require enhanced security for their AI models. Notable offerings within their portfolio include advanced protection tools and resilience testing services, critical for firms in sectors such as automotive, healthcare, and finance. The company’s pricing strategy reflects the premium nature of its solutions, aligning with the high-value propositions clients expect in the cybersecurity landscape.In October 2025, Skyld raised EUR 1.5 million in SEED funding, which will be utilized to hire additional engineers and further develop its protection tools while adapting them for new devices. The company plans to expand its market presence, particularly targeting regions with increasing demand for AI security solutions. Future product launches are anticipated as the company enhances its offerings to meet the needs of various industries.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 1, 2025, $1.8M — Auriga Partners, BNP Paribas Asset Management, Sodero Gestion, Bloomhaus

## Investors

- Auriga Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/auriga-partners) — Seed
- BNP Paribas Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bnp-paribas-asset-management) — Seed
- Sodero Gestion (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sodero-gestion) — Seed
- Bloomhaus (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bloomhaus) — Seed