Acquisition History / Akamai Technologies / LayerX
Akamai Technologies Acquires LayerX
Announced May 14, 2026 — $205M
What happened
LayerX is an Israeli AI browser security startup. Akamai acquired it for US$205M in cash to expand its Zero Trust strategy as enterprises struggle to control AI use.
- Acquirer
- Akamai Technologies
- Target
- LayerX
- Announced
- May 14, 2026
- Price
- $205M
- Industry
- Browser security
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Announced, not yet closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Akamai Technologies acquire LayerX?
Akamai Technologies acquired LayerX on May 14, 2026. This was Akamai Technologies's 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did Akamai Technologies pay for LayerX?
Akamai Technologies paid $205M for LayerX.
What does LayerX do?
LayerX is an Israeli AI browser security startup. Akamai acquired it for US$205M in cash to expand its Zero Trust strategy as enterprises struggle to control AI use.
What other Browser security companies has Akamai Technologies acquired?
LayerX is Akamai Technologies's only publicly tracked acquisition in Browser security so far.
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