This startup raised $20 million to keep AI agents in line with more AI agents. Read the pitch deck. (www.businessinsider.com)

WhiteMatter, a startup that focuses on managing AI agents to prevent misuse, has successfully raised $20 million to expand its operations. Formerly known as QuilrAI, the company develops "guardian agents" that monitor and control the activities of AI agents within enterprises. Each guardian agent ensures compliance with access permissions, decision-making, and information sharing, crucial in an era where AI systems are increasingly taking central roles in business processes. This approach is particularly significant as organizations transition from human-led to AI-driven operations, raising concerns about agent security amidst recent incidents of misuse. The urgency for agentic security is underscored by the rapid rise of non-technical employees accessing powerful AI tools, which has made cybersecurity paramount. WhiteMatter's solution operates on their self-hosted AI model and scales automatically alongside the deployment of new AI agents, making it a vital tool for enterprises looking to safeguard their AI interactions. The startup's innovative technology supported over 116 billion AI interactions and currently manages 2.25 million agents for major clients, including Fortune 500 companies. With plans for expansion and an increase in sales roles, WhiteMatter aims to capitalize on the growing need for robust AI oversight in increasingly autonomous business environments.