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AI agents need security layers — Runlayer just proved the market agrees. Runlayer launched from stealth with $11M seed from Keith Rabois (Khosla) and Felicis to secure AI agents using Model Context Protocol. • $11M seed, 8 unicorn customers in 4 months • $3M revenue in first year • MCP protocol creator joined as advisor Founder playbook: • Sold AI company Vowel to Zapier (2024) • Became Zapier's AI director, built early MCP servers • Spotted security gaps in rapid MCP adoption • Left with 2 co-founders, recruited protocol creator • Signed 8 unicorns while in stealth Takeaway: Infrastructure gaps in fast-moving tech = opportunity. Move fast when you spot them. https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/17/mcp-ai-agent-security-startup-runlayer-launches-with-8-unicorns-11m-from-khoslas-keith-rabois-and-felicis/ Brewed by Startup Beaker.