Escape raises $18M series a
Announced 1 March 2026
◆ The Round
Escape raised $18M in series a funding, announced on 1 March 2026, led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Uncorrelated Ventures, IRIS, Y Combinator. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Escape
AI-native offensive security engineering platform that automates the entire security lifecycle including attack surface management, DAST, and AI-driven pentesting. Escape is based in France and currently at series a stage, operating in Cybersecurity.
◆ Investors
LeadBalderton Capital
ParticipationUncorrelated Ventures, IRIS, Y Combinator
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Escape raise?
Escape raised $18M in its series-a round, announced 2026-03-01.
Who invested in Escape's series-a round?
The round was led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Uncorrelated Ventures, IRIS and Y Combinator.
What does Escape do?
AI-native offensive security engineering platform that automates the entire security lifecycle including attack surface management, DAST, and AI-driven pentesting.
Verified 18 May 2026 · Sources: public filings