LayerX Security
LayerX Security sells browser security software that protects enterprise users from AI, SaaS and web-based threats. The 90-person company has raised $45M, most recently in a Series A round in April 2025.
The growth story
LayerX Security grew from 2 to 90 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $45M along the way, most recently a Series A in April 2025.
About
LayerX's software monitors and secures browser activity across enterprise applications and devices. It focuses on preventing data leaks, blocking malicious extensions, and governing access to AI tools. The product works as a browser extension, aiming to protect user interactions without disrupting workflows.
The company has grown to 90 employees since its 2021 founding. Its $45M Series A in 2025 suggests rapid scaling, though headcount growth rates are not disclosed. Investors include Dell Technologies Capital and Glilot Capital Partners.
Founders and leadership
Engineering makes up the largest function at LayerX, with 20 employees. The company has a median tenure of just 1 year, indicating a young and potentially fast-changing organization.
The LayerX Security org chart
Or Eshed (CEO) leads 39 mapped leaders with 6 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 30 (-3% YoY), Sales 14 (+27% YoY), Information Technology 8 (-27% YoY), Customer Success and Support 7 (+75% YoY), Business Development 7 (0% YoY), Product Management 5 (-17% YoY).
Talent flow
LayerX draws heavily from Israeli military and intelligence units, with 19 hires from Unit 8200 and other defense organizations. Microsoft and Check Point Software are also key talent sources. Alumni most often move to Akamai Technologies.
Most common previous employers of LayerX Security staff: Israeli Military Intelligence - Unit 8200 (9), Israel Defense Forces (6), Microsoft (5), Israeli Military Intelligence (4), Check Point Software (3), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (3). Former LayerX Security employees most often moved to Akamai Technologies (19), CyAlliance® (1), RangeTeller (1), Google (1), Glilot Capital (1), ClearML (1).
Alumni worth knowing
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 37% direct, 45% search, 3% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at LayerX Security: Management (31), Python (Programming Language) (30), SQL (28), JavaScript (25), Cybersecurity (24), Business Development (23), Leadership (23), Linux (22).
Where the team actually sits
LayerX Security people are concentrated in Tel Aviv District, Israel (28), Israel (17), Center District, Israel (3), United States (2).
Search footprint
LayerX Security attracts about 1,998 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $39K a month if bought through ads. It gained 594 ranking keywords and lost 518 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.40 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 2.90 / 5
- Senior management
- 2.90 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 2.90 / 5
Frequently asked
LayerX Security has 90 employees as of September 2026.
LayerX Security has raised $45M in total, most recently a Series A round in April 2025.
LayerX Security was founded in 2021 by David Vaisbrud.
Or Eshed (CEO) sits at the top of LayerX Security's reporting structure, with 6 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current LayerX Security staff are Israeli Military Intelligence - Unit 8200 (9 people), Israel Defense Forces (6 people), Microsoft (5 people).
Former LayerX Security employees most often move to Akamai Technologies (19), CyAlliance® (1), RangeTeller (1).
LayerX Security attracts about 1,998 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $39K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among LayerX Security staff are Management, Python (Programming Language), SQL, JavaScript, Cybersecurity.
LayerX Security staff are concentrated in Tel Aviv District, Israel (28), Israel (17), Center District, Israel (3).
LayerX Security has about 30 people in Engineering, down 3% over the past year, as of September 2026.
LayerX Security has about 14 people in Sales, up 27% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 68 current and 59 former LayerX Security profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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