Openlayer Secures $14.5 Million to Enhance AI Governance Platform

Openlayer has raised $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Race Capital to expand its AI evaluation and governance platform.

Openlayer has raised $14.5 million in a Series A funding round, announced in a press release. The round was led by Race Capital, with participation from NXTP, KPN Ventures, Mindset, Y Combinator, Quiet Capital, and Telefonica. The funding will be used to enhance Openlayer's enterprise-grade product capabilities and expand its market presence globally.

Openlayer provides a unified platform for the evaluation and governance of AI systems, supporting enterprises from the initial stages of AI development to production deployment. The platform is designed to ensure accuracy and accountability in AI applications, which is crucial as AI adoption accelerates across various industries.

The company, founded by Gabriel Bayomi, Rishab Ramanathan, and Vikas Nair, aims to help organizations deploy AI responsibly by offering tools for robust evaluation, observability, and governance. This approach is intended to prevent errors that could lead to trust issues or legal challenges in customer-facing applications.

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