Swiss AI Security Startup Lakera Secures $20M in Series A Funding

Lakera's platform addresses vulnerabilities in generative AI, protecting companies from data breaches and malicious prompts.

Lakera's AI platform, Gandalf, helps companies like Microsoft manage AI-generated security risks.
The $20 million funding round was led by European VC Atomico, with participation from Citi Ventures and Dropbox Ventures.
Lakera plans to double its team to 60 and expand its offices in Zurich and San Francisco.
The company focuses on protecting large language models from prompt injection attacks and other vulnerabilities.
Lakera's Gandalf game aids in identifying new AI threats, contributing to the platform's continuous improvement.