AirMDR Raises $15.5M to Scale AI-Driven MDR for MSSPs, SMBs

AirMDR, an AI-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR) startup based in Menlo Park, California, has raised $15.5 million in seed funding led by Race Capital with participation from Foundation Capital and Storm Ventures to expand its AI-driven security platform. The company’s hybrid approach combines autonomous AI analysts, which handle 80-90% of security tasks like alert triage and investigation, with 24/7 human oversight to ensure accurate threat validation and build customer trust. AirMDR targets MSSPs and SMBs, offering scalable, enterprise-grade SOC services that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual workloads, and enable real-time response without the need for extensive in-house security teams. The platform includes automated playbooks, thorough documentation for transparency and compliance, and is designed to help MSSPs rapidly deliver MDR services to mid-market clients. AirMDR plans to use the funding to enhance AI capabilities, scale sales and marketing efforts, and provide partner enablement resources, positioning itself as a key enabler for service providers looking to modernize their security operations. The company emphasizes that while AI handles most tasks, human analysts remain essential for supervision, training, and handling complex cases, addressing concerns about AI reliability in security operations.