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HiddenLayer

HiddenLayer

Private
Austin, TexasCybersecurityhttps://hiddenlayer.com

Last Round

Series B

Sep 2, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$159.05M

Momentum

Top 1%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

HiddenLayer operates in Cybersecurity and is based in Austin, Texas. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in September 2026.

HiddenLayer is a cybersecurity company that provides a security platform to protect artificial intelligence models and assets from adversarial attacks and vulnerabilities.

Sector

Cybersecurity

Verticals

Application Security, Data Protection, Threat Intelligence, Compliance & Risk, Vulnerability Management

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting, Government Contracts

AI Layer

Infrastructure

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HiddenLayer Comparables

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HiddenLayer comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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Cranium
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Cisco Systems
84%
Mindgard
83%
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HiddenLayer Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series BSep 2, 2026
GrantApr 9, 2024
GrantOct 24, 2023
Series ASep 19, 2023
SeedJul 19, 2022
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

James Ballard

Co-Founder And CIO

Founding Team

Chris Sestito

Co-Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Jacob Rideout

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Mike Bruchanski

Chief Product Officer

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HiddenLayer Investors

Notable investors and investment history

HiddenLayer investors
InvestorRounds
IBM VenturesSeries A
M12 - Microsoft's Venture FundSeries B, Series A
Moore Strategic VenturesSeries A
Morgan StanleySeries B
Ten Eleven VenturesSeries A, Series B, Seed
Booz Allen VenturesSeries A, Series B
Capital One VenturesSeries A
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Market signals

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  • Sep 2, 2026

    $100M round led by Delta-v Capital.

  • Mar 23, 2026

    Launched Agentic Runtime Security capabilities for autonomous AI.

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • signs_new_clientSep 6, 2026

    HiddenLayer, Inc. is selected for Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD contract in Jan '26, a program focused on air-gapped deployments.

  • identified_as_competitor_ofSep 4, 2026

    HiddenLayer, Inc. competes with Robust Intelligence, Inc. in the rapidly consolidating AI security market, alongside specialists and broader platforms focused on model security, runtime guardrails, and supply chain integrity.

  • identified_as_competitor_ofSep 4, 2026

    HiddenLayer, Inc. competes with Lakera in the rapidly consolidating AI security category, alongside specialists and broader platforms focused on model security, runtime guardrails, and supply chain integrity.

  • identified_as_competitor_ofSep 4, 2026

    HiddenLayer, Inc. competes with Protect AI, Inc. in the AI security market across model security, runtime guardrails, and supply chain integrity.

  • launchesSep 3, 2026

    HiddenLayer, Inc.'s $100M round accompanies the release of Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber, a specialized model focused on vulnerability detection and automated code remediation for enterprise security.

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HiddenLayer Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is HiddenLayer a public or private company?

HiddenLayer is a private company.

What is the current stock price of HiddenLayer?

HiddenLayer is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks HiddenLayer's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is HiddenLayer worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for HiddenLayer is not publicly available.

Can I buy HiddenLayer stock?

HiddenLayer shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was HiddenLayer's last funding round?

HiddenLayer's most recent funding round was Series B on September 2, 2026.

Who are the main investors in HiddenLayer?

Key investors in HiddenLayer include M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund, Moore Strategic Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures, Delta-v Capital.

Will HiddenLayer IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for HiddenLayer.

How can I track HiddenLayer secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Employee Range122
Year Founded2022
Last FundingSep 2, 2026

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