OpenAI Fund Extends Investment in Adaptive Security, Bringing Ser

Adaptive Security, a New York-based AI social engineering prevention company, has raised a total of $55 million through a follow-on investment from the OpenAI Startup Fund.

The OpenAI Startup Fund is a venture capital initiative established by OpenAI to invest in early-stage startups that leverage artificial intelligence. The fund’s primary goal is to empower companies leveraging AI to create a positive and transformative impact on the world.

The company will use the new capital to accelerate product development and scale its AI-native defenses against phishing, impersonation, and deepfake attacks.

Founded by Brian Long and Andrew Jones, Adaptive Security provides AI-powered social engineering prevention solutions, specializing in protection against deepfake persona attacks, AI-driven phishing, and multi-channel social engineering threats. By combining advanced AI simulations, real-time risk assessment, and security training, Adaptive empowers organizations to proactively defend against emerging cyber threats.

Funding Details

Company: Adaptive Security, Inc.

Raised: $55.0M

Round: Series A Follow-on Investment

Funding Date: September 2025

Lead Investor: OpenAI Startup Fund

Additional Investors:

Company Website: https://adaptivesecurity.ai/

Software Category: Cybersecurity / AI Security