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Founded 2024 · 76 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Aurascape builds a security platform that applies AI to solve security challenges. The company focuses on addressing complex problems at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

Aurascape was founded in 2024 by Moinul Khan, Patrick Xu, and Viswesh Ananthakrishnan.

MKMoinul Khan
Moinul KhanCo-Founder & CEO
PXPatrick Xu
Patrick XuCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerHe previously served as Vice President of Engineering at Palo Alto Networks for 11 years, where he led development of next-generation firewall software and cloud security services, and held engineering leadership roles at Juniper Networks and Hillstone Networks.
VAViswesh Ananthakrishnan
Viswesh AnanthakrishnanCo-Founder and VP ProductViswesh Ananthakrishnan holds a B.Tech in Electronics from IIT Varanasi and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. He spent over 15 years at Juniper Networks developing routing and networking products, followed by roles at Cirrus Logic, FireEye, Niara, and Palo Alto Networks in security and AI-focused engineering and product leadership, before founding Aurascape in 2024.

Investors · 5

Mayfield Fundlisted by Mayfield FundMenlo Park · $500K – $12M

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MVP Ventureslisted by MVP VenturesChicago

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Maverick VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $3M – $10M

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Menlo VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $20M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$50M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

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In the news

Aurascape Raises $50M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2025Aurascape AI Raises $12.8M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Aug 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Aurascape do?
Aurascape builds a security platform that applies AI to solve security challenges. The company focuses on addressing complex problems at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Who founded Aurascape?
Aurascape was founded by Moinul Khan, Patrick Xu, Viswesh Ananthakrishnan in 2024.
Who are Aurascape's investors?
Aurascape's investors include Celesta Capital, Mayfield Fund, MVP Ventures, Maverick Ventures, Menlo Ventures.
How much funding has Aurascape raised?
Aurascape has disclosed $50M raised across 1 round.