Aurascape, a Santa Clara, CA-based provider of AI-native security platform, has launched from stealth with $50 million in funding.
Investors
The round was led by Mayfield Fund and Menlo Ventures, along with a strategic group of investors, including Celesta Capital, security industry leaders such as former Palo Alto Networks CEO Mark McLaughlin, former Symantec CEO Greg Clark, Chairman of Walden International Lip-Bu Tan, and former Zscaler Chief Strategy Officer Manoj Apte.
Mayfield is an early-stage venture capital firm with a people-first philosophy and $3 billion under management. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth-stage investments and has invested in over 550 companies, resulting in 120 IPOs and over 225 acquisitions.
Menlo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1976. It invests across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, healthcare, and technology, with a focus on seed-to-growth-stage investments.
Aurascape Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to support the growth and general availability of its AI Activity Control platform, as well as for product development and market expansion.
About Aurascape
Aurascape is a company focused on providing AI-native security solutions. Its platform is designed to protect businesses from AI-driven threats by offering real-time visibility, risk analysis, and automated security controls across AI applications. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Aurascape helps organizations manage AI risks, uncover shadow AI usage, and ensure data protection in the era of AI-driven work.
Funding Details
Company: Aurascape, Inc.
Raised: $50.0M
Round: Unknown
Funding Date: April 2025
Lead Investors: Mayfield Fund, Menlo Ventures
Additional Investors: Celesta Capital, Mark McLaughlin, Greg Clark, Lip-Bu Tan, Manoj Apte
Company Website: https://aurascape.ai/
Software Category: AI Security / Cybersecurity
Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250408315878/en/