Series A Extension of $11M led by Jump Capital, added to $26M, underscores LayerX's leadership in securing all browsers against GenAI data risks, web threats, shadow SaaS, identity risks and malicious browser extensions NEW YORK, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LayerX, the leading Secure Enterprise Browser Extension, today announced it has raised an $11 million extension to its $26 million Series A funding round, bringing the total amount raised to $45 million.
Unlike heavyweight alternatives or VDI-style replacements, LayerX integrates directly with Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox and other browsers to protect enterprises from all browsing threats and risks. Jump Capital led the Series A extension following strong feedback from Jump Trading, a leading quantitative trading firm that is also a part of Jump Trading Group, which deployed LayerX to address critical visibility and control gaps around browser activity. "LayerX delivered immediate value to Jump Trading as a customer, which gave us conviction in their broader enterprise vision,” said Saurabh Sharma, Partner at Jump Capital.
Enterprises of all sizes across all industries have adopted LayerX to enhance: GenAI Security: Prevents data leakage through all AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft CopilotMalicious Extension Protection: Identifies risky browser add-ons before they become threatsWeb/SaaS DLP & Insider Threat Protection: Controls sensitive data flow across SaaS and web appsShadow SaaS Management: Detects and governs unauthorized SaaS toolsSafe Browsing: Prevents access to malicious or phishing websites in real-timeIdentity Protection: Enforces session integrity and identity-aware access to cloud services LayerX also maintains active technical alliances with leading browser vendors, helping ensure frictionless integration and security at the point and time of interaction with the web.
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