UK Startup HarmonicSecurity Secures $7 Million in Funding

Data to be translated: UK-based startup Harmonic Security has recently secured $7 million in funding, aimed at developing technologies to ensure the security of generative AI deployments within enterprises. Headquartered in London and San Francisco, Harmonic's mission is to address the issue of unregulated AI applications misusing company data. This initial funding round was led by Ten Eleven Ventures, an investment firm actively supporting cybersecurity startups. Alastair Paterson, founder of Harmonic, stated that their technology promises to provide businesses with a comprehensive picture of generative AI adoption, offering risk assessments for all AI applications and identifying potential compliance, security, or privacy issues.

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UK Startup HarmonicSecurity Secures $7 Million in Funding

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