Lockchain.ai is a technology company.
Lockchain is an all-in-one AI platform designed to manage risk in crypto, providing security data pipelines to avert catastrophic events in digital assets.
Lockchain.ai has raised $10.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Lockchain.ai has raised $10.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Lockchain.ai has raised $10.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Lockchain.ai's investors include RW3 Ventures, White Star Capital, Data Tech Fund, DVx Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Vayner RSE, Iqram Magdon-Ismail.
Lockchain.ai is a SaaS platform providing AI-powered risk management for blockchain assets, launched in April 2024 after a year in stealth.[1][2][4] It serves traders, investors, fund managers, and asset managers by delivering real-time due diligence, risk monitoring, and actionable insights on on- and off-chain risks, including custodian and counterparty analysis, event notifications, predictive contagion risk, and automated response playbooks.[1][2][4] The platform solves the underserved need for continuous, expert-free security in cryptocurrency trading and digital asset management, complementing smart contract audits amid rising Bitcoin ETFs and black swan events.[1][3] Since launch, it has gained traction with clients like Broadridge and GSR, managing recommendations for portfolios over $2B, backed by a $5M Series A led by Lerer Hippeau.[4]
Lockchain.ai was founded by cybersecurity veterans Aidan Kehoe (Chairman, former CEO of acquired SKOUT Cybersecurity), Andrew Howard (CEO, ex-CEO/CTO of Kudelski Security with Georgia Tech cybersecurity research background), and Matt Higgins (serial entrepreneur, RSE Ventures Co-CEO).[1][2][5] The idea emerged from their experiences in traditional cybersecurity and recognizing blockchain's lack of real-time risk tools beyond audits, aiming to automate security for digital assets.[1][3] After stealth development with a small senior team and advisor network, they launched publicly on April 1, 2024, with seed funding from Lerer Hippeau, followed by a $5M Series A to scale.[2][4] Early traction included major clients and portfolio oversight exceeding $2B.[4]
Lockchain.ai rides the AI-blockchain convergence trend, addressing risk in a maturing crypto market post-FTX fallout and with Bitcoin ETFs driving institutional adoption.[1][2][4] Timing aligns with surging digital asset volumes, regulatory scrutiny on compliance, and demand for predictive tools amid volatile events—filling gaps in traditional audits.[3][4] Market forces like ETF inflows and Web3 growth favor its real-time, AI-driven edge, influencing the ecosystem by standardizing portfolio risk management and enabling safer scaling for traders and funds.[2][4]
Lockchain.ai is positioned for expansion with Series A funds targeting enhanced detection (e.g., material events), predictive controls, and integrated security fabric.[4] Upcoming trends like AI automation in DeFi, stricter on-chain compliance, and broader ETF adoption will propel growth, potentially dominating risk platforms as crypto integrates with TradFi.[1][4] Its influence may evolve from niche innovator to ecosystem standard, empowering $2B+ portfolios and beyond—transforming blockchain from high-risk frontier to secure asset class, much like its founders did for traditional cybersecurity.[1][5]
Lockchain.ai has raised $10.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Series A in February 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | $5.0M Series A | RW3 Ventures, White Star Capital | |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $5.0M Seed | Data Tech Fund, DVx Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Vayner RSE, Iqram Magdon-Ismail |