HiddenLayer

What the company sells

HiddenLayer sells software that secures machine learning models and AI applications, covering model scanning, red teaming, runtime guardrails and protection for autonomous agents and MCP connections. It was founded in March 2022 and is based in Austin, Texas. It is privately held and raised a Series B funding round.

Categories

• AI model and agent security (primary category)
• AI firewalls and guardrails

Headquarters

Austin, United States

Founded

2022

Ownership

Privately held

Website

hiddenlayer.com

Products and services

• Model Scanning

  Scans third-party and proprietary machine learning models to detect hidden risks.

• Red Teaming

  Runs continuous testing intended to identify threats early and validate AI defenses.

• AI Guardrails

  Applies policy-based controls intended to prevent misuse, data leakage and adversarial attacks on AI systems.

• Agentic and MCP Protection

  Monitors autonomous AI agents and MCP connections and is intended to guard against rogue behavior.

Sources

1. HiddenLayerUndated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
2. HiddenLayer via PR NewswirePublished July 19, 2022 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
3. HiddenLayerUndated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing

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