Tel Aviv and NYC-based Alice secured $140 million in funding led by Apax Digital, reaching a valuation close to $1 billion. The startup focuses on protecting AI models from misuse and rogue behavior.
Alice has emerged as a key player in AI safety infrastructure, addressing growing concerns about the security and reliability of large language models and other AI systems. The funding round underscores investor appetite for solutions that prevent AI systems from being exploited or behaving unpredictably.
Apax Digital's lead investment signals confidence in Alice's technology and market position. The startup operates across two major tech hubs—Tel Aviv and New York—positioning it to serve both Israeli innovation and US enterprise markets.
The near-unicorn valuation reflects the increasing priority placed on AI governance and safety as companies deploy these systems at scale. Alice's focus on preventing misuse aligns with rising regulatory pressure and corporate responsibility standards around AI deployment.
The funding will likely accelerate product development and market expansion as enterprises seek to implement safeguards for their AI operations.
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