Protect AI Funding History

Protect AI develops security tools for the machine learning supply chain, including model scanning, dependency inspection and runtime protection. Palo Alto Networks acquired the company and integrated it into Prisma AIRS.

Company Overview

Protect AI logo

Protect AI

  • Code Security
Official Website

Protect AI Funding Timeline

  1. Apr 28, 2025

    Acquisition

    Reported US$500M-1.1B (sources vary)

    Source · geekwire.com ↗
  2. Aug 15, 2024

    Series B

    US$60 million

    Source · geekwire.com ↗
  3. Jul 15, 2023

    Series A

    US$35 million

    Led by Evolution Equity Partners.

    Source · geekwire.com ↗
  4. Dec 15, 2022

    Seed

    US$13.5 million

    Led by Acrew Capital.

    Source · geekwire.com ↗

Protect AI Founding Team

  • Ian Swanson

    Co-founder of Protect AI.

    Status: activeReviewed: 2026-11-05

Protect AI Products

  • ModelScan

    Tool for scanning serialized machine learning models for unsafe code.

    Official Website ↗
    Details and Sources
    Open-Source ProjectStatus: activeReviewed: 2026-11-05

    Sources:github.com