A cybersecurity startup has just landed two of most influential venture capital investors in the world. But, why?

‍What’s happening:‍

  • Cybersecurity startup Adaptive Security has raised $43M USD in a new Series A financing round
  • The round was co-led by OpenAI and a16z

The big idea:‍

  • Adaptive Security leverages generative artificial intelligence to simulate sophisticated cyberattacks, including deepfake detection and phishing threats
  • Adaptive Security has also developed leading edge algorithms that are trained to rapidly detect cyberattacks and mitigate any attempts to use deepfakes or phishing

Why it matters:‍

  • This is the first time that OpenAI has ever invested into a cybersecurity startup

Going deeper:‍

  • Adaptive Security has already landed multiple notable customers, including the Dallas Mavericks and First State Bank

The intrigue:‍

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