Prompt Security Overview
Prompt Security is a comprehensive platform for securing enterprise AI. It prevents Shadow AI and data exposure risks from third-party tools and copilots, protects homegrown AI apps from threats like prompt injections, jailbreaks, and toxic outputs, and manages the sprawl of AI agents. By inspecting every prompt and response, it provides full visibility, enforces policy, and ensures governance across all AI interactions in the organization.
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Latest News
growth-positive
Earnings beat expectations while $250 million Prompt deal underscores SentinelOne’s push to sharpen its AI capabilities.
SentinelOne is focusing on artificial intelligence to drive its growth, as evidenced by its recent acquisition of Israeli startup Prompt Security for $250 million. The cybersecurity company reported a 22% increase in second-quarter revenue, reaching $242.2 million, and raised its full-year revenue forecast to between $998 million and $1.002 billion. CEO Tomer Weingarten highlighted the companys AI-first approach and the success of its Purple AI tool in enhancing threat remediation. The acquisition of Prompt Security is seen as a strategic move to strengthen SentinelOnes position in AI-powered security. The company also emphasized the importance of partnerships in expanding the adoption of its Singularity platform.
AcquisitionCustomers
growth-positive
SentinelOne announces Prompt Security acquisition, expands into GenAI security | CTech
SentinelOne has announced its acquisition of Prompt Security, an Israeli startup specializing in AI security, for an estimated $250 million. This acquisition marks a strategic expansion for SentinelOne into the realm of generative and agentic AI, a rapidly growing sector in enterprise technology. Prompt Security, founded in August 2023, focuses on securing AI interactions to prevent data leaks and misuse. The deal, expected to close in SentinelOnes third fiscal quarter, is seen as a significant return for Prompt Securitys investors, including Hetz Ventures and Jump Capital. The acquisition reflects the increasing importance of AI security as generative AI becomes more prevalent in the cybersecurity landscape.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Prompt Security, Lasso, Aim, Pillar, and Noma are all tipped as the next targets in Israel’s red-hot AI-cyber M&A race.
The article discusses the burgeoning AI-cybersecurity M&A activity in Israel, highlighting companies like Prompt Security, Lasso, Aim, Pillar, and Noma as potential acquisition targets. The AI revolution has significantly impacted the cybersecurity sector, with attackers using AI for sophisticated attacks and defenders leveraging AI for advanced security tools. Recent acquisitions, such as Palo Alto Networks acquiring Protect AI for $700 million, have sparked a frenzy in the market. U.S. companies like Zscaler and F5, along with Israeli firm Check Point, are actively seeking acquisitions. Despite founders desires to remain independent, venture funds are pushing for exits, with several Israeli AI-cyber exits expected soon. The focus is on acquiring talent and technology rather than mature products, as seen in recent deals.
AcquisitionInvestment
growth-positive
Lasman served as VP of Engineering at BigID in his most recent role and prior to that worked for over 15 years at Check Point.
Prompt Security, a generative AI security startup, has appointed Yoav Lasman as VP of R&D. Lasman brings extensive experience from his previous roles at BigID and Check Point. The company, founded in 2023 by Itamar Golan and Lior Drihem, has raised a total of $23 million, including a recent $18 million Series A round. Prompt Security helps enterprises adopt GenAI safely by protecting against AI-specific risks. The company serves dozens of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies like Royal Caribbean and Riskifield. With 30 employees in Israel and the U.S., Prompt Security is expanding its workforce. The company is actively developing AI technology but has not mentioned FDA approval.
InvestmentCustomersExpandManagement Changes
growth-positive
Prompt Security raises $18 million Series A to protect enterprises from GenAI risks | CTech
Prompt Security, an Israeli cybersecurity startup, has raised $18 million in a Series A funding round led by Jump Capital, with participation from Hetz Ventures, Ridge Ventures, Okta, and F5. This investment brings the companys total funding to $23 million. Founded in August 2023 by Itamar Golan and Lior Drihem, Prompt Security specializes in protecting enterprises from generative AI threats. The company has rapidly expanded its customer base, including several Fortune 500 companies such as Royal Caribbean and Riskified. With 30 employees across Israel and the U.S., Prompt Security plans to hire more staff to support its growth. The funding will help the company enhance its platform, which offers security and governance for AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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| Sector | Cyber Security |
Funding
| Total funding | $23M |
| Last funding | $18M |
| Stage | Acquired |
| Rounds | 3 |
| Investors | 7 |
Team Members
5
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.prompt.security/ |
Locations
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
New York, NY, USA
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