News Summary

Runlayer, a new security startup focusing on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI agents, has launched with $11 million in seed funding from prominent investors Khosla Ventures’ Keith Rabois and Felicis. Founded by Andrew Berman, who previously sold his AI video conferencing tool Vowel to Zapier, Runlayer aims to address the security vulnerabilities present in MCP implementations. The startup has already attracted eight unicorns or public companies as customers, including Gusto, dbt Labs, and Instacart. Runlayer distinguishes itself by offering an all-in-one security solution combining a security gateway with features such as threat detection, observability, and enterprise development. The company has signed David Soria Parra, the lead creator of the MCP, as an advisor, along with other notable advisors and investors in the tech industry.