Guardio Raises $80M to Combat AI-Generated Malicious Code as Company Hits $100M Revenue

Nov 20, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

Cybersecurity firm Guardio secures $80 million in funding to combat the rising threat of AI-generated malicious code, reaching $100 million in annual revenue with 500,000 paying users as artificial intelligence creates new security vulnerabilities across digital platforms.

Key Points

  • Guardio raises $80 million from ION Crossover Partners to expand its cybersecurity platform that detects malicious code created with AI tools
  • The company partners with Lovable to scan AI-generated websites for security threats after reports revealed vulnerabilities in sites built on the platform
  • Guardio reports reaching $100 million in annual recurring revenue with 500,000 paying users while tripling its valuation since 2021

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