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Syde Labs

acquired by Protect AI

Bengaluru, IN · Founded 2023 · 2 known investors

Acquired by Protect AI July 2024 · terms undisclosed

AI-security startup that built SydeBox (automated red-teaming / vulnerability assessment for generative AI) and SydeGuard (runtime firewall). Acquired by Protect AI in July 2024; that product was later folded into Protect AI Recon, and Protect AI was subsequently acquired by Palo Alto Networks.

Founders & leadership

Syde Labs was founded in 2023 by Ankita Kumari and Ruchir Patwa.

AK
Ankita KumariinCo-FounderProduct leader from McKinsey, MPL, and CRED; later product roles at Protect AI and Palo Alto Networks.
RP
Ruchir PatwainCo-Founder & CEOSecurity leader from Google and Mobile Premier League; later VP engineering at Protect AI / Palo Alto Networks.

Investors · 2

Frequently asked questions

What does Syde Labs do?
AI-security startup that built SydeBox (automated red-teaming / vulnerability assessment for generative AI) and SydeGuard (runtime firewall). Acquired by Protect AI in July 2024; that product was later folded into Protect AI Recon, and Protect AI was subsequently acquired by Palo Alto Networks.
Who founded Syde Labs?
Syde Labs was founded by Ankita Kumari, Ruchir Patwa in 2023.
Who are Syde Labs's investors?
Syde Labs's investors include PICUS CAPITAL, RTP Global.
Who acquired Syde Labs?
Syde Labs was acquired by Protect AI.
Where is Syde Labs headquartered?
Syde Labs is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.