WitnessAI Secures $58M to Grow Global AI Security Reach

Startup Targets MSSPs and MDR Vendors, Shadow AI Detection and Global Growth Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 13, 2026

An artificial intelligence security startup led by a former Palo Alto Networks executive raised $58 million to scale product innovation and international expansion.

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Silicon Valley-based WitnessAI plans to use the strategic funding to build enhanced policy enforcement, tailored offerings for managed service providers and localized interfaces for international growth, said CEO Rick Caccia. WitnessAI already offers shadow AI detection, tracking of LLM-issued commands and an intention classification model that evaluates whether an agent's actions align with prompt intentions.

"We've taken down as customers the top three leaders in six different big industries," Caccia said. "And we looked ahead and said, 'The market looks great. It's pulling this out. We're seeing ...