Israeli Start-Up Aim Security Launches GenAI Platform, Raises $10M in Seed Funding

Aim Security, an Israeli startup, has secured $10 million in seed funding for its GenAI security platform. Led by YL Ventures, the funding round saw participation from Cyber Club London and a group of angel investors including the founders of WIZ. Aim Security aims to address the security implications of generative AI-based applications, focusing on preventing data leakage and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. The company’s founders, Matan Getz and Adir Gruss, both gained their cybersecurity expertise during their time with the Israel Defense Forces, with Gruss serving as the commander of an elite cybersecurity education program. The platform offered by Aim Security integrates with various security solutions and provides a lightweight browser extension, enabling the company to monitor GenAI tools used by employees and the data they access. Aim Security has already gained significant traction across multiple industries and plans to expand in the US and European markets with the support of its investors.