Lakera — Startup Profile

Security controls for generative AI applications.

HQ: Zurich, Switzerland | Founded: 2021 | Employees: Not publicly disclosed | Stage: Acquired by Check Point / private | Website: https://www.lakera.ai

About

Lakera built software that checks the text going into and coming out of AI systems. It was designed to catch attacks, sensitive information, and unsafe content before they reached a user or a company’s systems. Check Point announced an agreement to acquire the company in 2025.

The Take

Lakera addressed a real gap as companies began deploying generative AI: conventional security tools do not understand model prompts and responses. Its acquisition by Check Point shows the problem is becoming part of mainstream cybersecurity, although Lakera is no longer an independent startup.

Key Metrics

Founded: 2021
Latest funding: $20M
Status: Acquired by Check Point / private

Funding Rounds

Round: $20M (2024-07) — Atomico

Key People

David Haber
Mateo Rojas-Carulla
Matthias Kraft

Key Competitors

Protect AI —
HiddenLayer —
Robust Intelligence —

Timeline Highlights

2024-07: Series A: $20M

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