Protect AI

Protect AI is a platform for securing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workloads, headquartered in Seattle, United States, founded in 2022.

Protect AI funding history

DateRoundAmountInvestors
2024-08-01Series B$60MEvolution Equity Partners, 01 Advisors, StepStone Group, Samsung, boldstart Ventures, Knollwood Capital, Pelion Venture Partners, Salesforce Ventures
2023-07-24Series A$35MEvolution Equity Partners, Salesforce Ventures, boldstart Ventures, Acrew Capital, Knoll Ventures, Pelion Venture Partners
2022-12-12Seed$13.5MAcrew Capital, boldstart Ventures

Protect AI was acquired by Palo Alto Networks (2025-04-28).

Acquisitions by Protect AI

DateCompanyAmount
2024-08-01SydeLabsUndisclosed
2024-01-29Laiyer AIUndisclosed
2023-08-07huntrUndisclosed

Data from The Signal by Return on Security — cybersecurity funding, M&A activity, and company intelligence.