Andesite AI
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
Andesite AI offers an advanced AI security analytics platform to enhance cybersecurity for both private and public sectors. Andesite AI was founded in 2023. The company is led by Brian Carbaugh. Based in McLean, Virginia, USA. Team size: N/A. Total funding raised: $38.25 million. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include General Catalyst, Red Cell Partners, In-Q-Tel (IQT).
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- McLean, Virginia, USA
- Team size
- N/A
- Total funding
- $38.25 million
Value proposition
The platform uses AI to analyze decentralized data sets, enabling faster threat detection and response, while improving analyst productivity.
Products and solutions
AI security analytics platform, Security Operations Center (SOC) product
Unique value
Andesite AI integrates human expertise with AI tooling to enhance cybersecurity, focusing on a symbiotic relationship between analysts and AI.
Target customer
Cybersecurity teams in private and public sectors
Industries served
Cybersecurity across various sectors, including government and commercial organizations
Technology advantage
The ability to quickly analyze decentralized data sets and automate repetitive tasks, allowing analysts to focus on strategic investigations.
How they differentiate
Andesite AI focuses on integrating AI with human expertise in a SOC setting, enhancing threat detection and response efficiency.
Main competitors
EclecticIQ, Cyware, ThreatConnect
Key partnerships
Red Cell Partners, General Catalyst, Second Front Systems, Four Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton
Major milestones
Emerged from stealth with $15.25 million in initial funding Launched a new SOC product Secured additional funding Achieved FedRAMP High Authorized (March 2026) Achieved PCI DSS Compliance (March 2026) Received strategic investment from In-Q-Tel (IQT)
Growth metrics
Not publicly disclosed
Market positioning
Positioned as a leader in AI-driven cybersecurity analytics, particularly in the SOC co-pilot market.
Geographic focus
Primarily focused on the U.S. market, with potential for global expansion given its public and private sector focus.
Patents and IP
Not publicly disclosed
About Brian Carbaugh
Brian Carbaugh is the CEO and Co-Founder of Andesite AI. He is a former CIA officer and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. His career has been focused on intelligence, security, and leadership. At Andesite AI, he is leveraging his extensive experience to build a cybersecurity company focused on human-AI collaboration.
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Official website: https://andesite.ai