Acquiring Company
Protect AI
Acquired Company
Laiyer AI
Seattle
BerlinSecurityArtificial IntelligenceSecurityCyber SecurityDescription
Protect AI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) security company, has acquired Laiyer AI. With this acquisition, Protect AI will be offering a commercial version of Laiyer AI’s open source LLM Guard with expanded features, capabilities, and integrations within the Protect AI platform. This acquisition aims to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive end-to-end AI security capabilities and to empower customers in various sectors to develop safe, secure GenAI applications.
Quick answer
Protect AI is acquiring Laiyer AI, announced January 31, 2024. Protect AI is based in Seattle, Washington, United States.
- How much did Protect AI pay for Laiyer AI?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Protect AI do?
- Protect AI is a cybersecurity company focused on AI & ML systems.
- Where are Protect AI and Laiyer AI based?
- Protect AI is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Laiyer AI is based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
- Who are the decision-makers at Protect AI?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Protect AI. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Who acquired Laiyer AI?
Laiyer AI was acquired by Protect AI, based in Seattle. The deal was reported on January 31, 2024. Protect AI is a cybersecurity company focused on AI & ML systems. Through the delivery of innovative security products and thought leadership in MLSecOps, we help our customers build a safer AI powered world. Protect AI is privately held and operates in Security.
When did Protect AI acquire Laiyer AI?
Protect AI's acquisition of Laiyer AI was reported on January 31, 2024. Protect AI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) security company, has acquired Laiyer AI. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Laiyer AI do?
Laiyer AI's LLM Guard is a groundbreaking security solution for addressing the challenges associated with deploying Large Language Models. It offers a transparent, open-source alternative that bolsters confidence in deploying LLMs at an enterprise scale. It is privately held, operating in Artificial Intelligence, and is based in Berlin.
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