Akamai to Acquire AI and Browser Security Firm LayerX for $205 Million

"Akamai announced on Thursday that it has agreed to acquire LayerX, a company specializing in AI and browser security, for roughly $205 million. LayerX has developed a security platform that provides real-time visibility and control over user and agentic activities across browsers, applications, and IDEs. The company’s solutions address AI-related risks through features such as shadow AI discovery, gen-AI data loss prevention, access controls for AI tools, misuse detection, and protection for AI browsers and plugins."

"LayerX also covers traditional browser security needs like extension management, safe browsing, and secure access. LayerX technology enables Akamai to expand its Zero Trust and application security portfolio with AI usage control capabilities. LayerX co-founders and employees will join Akamai’s Zero Trust organization. The deal is subject to standard closing conditions and is expected to complete in the third quarter of 2026."

"LayerX in recent months reported finding several vulnerabilities, including one exposing AI agents to takeover, as well as attacks involving data-stealing browser extensions. The company has raised a total of $45 million. The LayerX business is projected to reach approximately $10 million in annual recurring revenue by year-end, with the acquisition anticipated to dilute Akamai’s non-GAAP EPS by roughly $0.12 in fiscal 2026."

Akamai agreed to acquire LayerX, an AI and browser security company, for roughly $205 million, subject to standard closing conditions expected in Q3 2026. LayerX provides a security platform delivering real-time visibility and control over user and agentic activities across browsers, applications, and IDEs. Its AI-focused capabilities include shadow AI discovery, gen-AI data loss prevention, access controls for AI tools, misuse detection, and protection for AI browsers and plugins. It also supports traditional browser security through extension management, safe browsing, and secure access. The acquisition will expand Akamai’s Zero Trust and application security offerings, with LayerX staff joining the Zero Trust organization. LayerX is projected to reach about $10 million in annual recurring revenue by year-end, and the deal is expected to dilute Akamai’s non-GAAP EPS by about $0.12 in fiscal 2026.

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