AI Agent Security Firm Vijil Raises $17 Million

Vijil, a cybersecurity startup founded in 2023 by former AWS leaders, has raised $17 million in Series A funding, totaling $23 million to date. The investment, led by BrightMind Partners with support from Mayfield and Gradient, will accelerate the deployment of Vijil's platform, which focuses on building secure and reliable AI agents. The platform allows developers to test AI agents for security and reliability, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance. Vijil's modular approach aims to enhance success rates and reduce operational risks for enterprises experimenting with AI agents.