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Outtake Raises $40M for AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solutions

1/28/2026

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Outtake, a cybersecurity startup founded by former Palantir engineer Alex Dhillon, raised $40 million.
The round was led by Iconiq, with investors including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora.
Launched in 2023, Outtake uses autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents to detect and eliminate phishing threats.
The company reported sixfold growth in annual recurring revenue and a tenfold rise in enterprise customers year over year.

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Outtake, a cybersecurity startup founded by former Palantir engineer Alex Dhillon, raised $40 million.
The round was led by Iconiq, with investors including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora.
Launched in 2023, Outtake uses autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents to detect and eliminate phishing threats.
The company reported sixfold growth in annual recurring revenue and a tenfold rise in enterprise customers year over year.