Lakera AI

Lakera is a company specializing in real-time Generative AI (GenAI) security solutions. The company's platform is designed to protect AI applications against security threats while maintaining optimal user experiences. Lakera's flagship product, Lakera Guard, is designed to enhance the security of large language model (LLM) applications against  cybersecurity threats. It provides a single API that enables developers to implement real-time security controls with minimal latency, ensuring that applications remain secure without requiring code changes.

In addition, it offers Gandalf, a gamified AI educational platform enabling  users to test their prompt injection skills and is the world's largest AI red team. Gandalf generates a real-time database of AI threats, accumulating hundreds of thousands of uniquely new attacks daily to keep Lakera's software up-to-date and ensure continuous protection for customers. As of October 2024, Gandalf had over 1 million users worldwide and had generated more than 40 million data points. This extensive database, combined with the founding team's expertise in building AI systems with real-time requirements, enables Lakera to provide its customers with advanced threat protection. 

In July 2024, the company enhanced its product Gandalf with new  UI and enhanced AI security education.

Key customers and partnerships

Notable customers included Dropbox and a top three US bank. Reportedly more than 35% of Fortune 100 companies had expressed interest in Lakera's services. Microsoft also uses Gandalf in its security training programs. Dropbox, in addition to being a customer, has strengthened its relationship with Lakera by investing in the company through Dropbox Ventures.