# Neo Exits Stealth with $100M to Build Control Layer for Agentic AI Backed by a16z and Bessemer, Neo aims to secure enterprise AI software. - **Source:** [The Next Web](https://brifing.si/source/afe24b20-b275-4c19-b9a6-8bb3c8babae7) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/6c1800c0-3fa5-44e7-a245-fbd80b7dad0d ## Neo's Mission Neo is developing a real-time control layer for agentic AI software in enterprises. This aims to help security teams track AI agents more effectively. ## Investment and Support Neo raised $100 million in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and Bessemer Venture Partners. This investment supports its goal of leading in agentic AI security. ## The Rise of Agentic AI According to Gartner, only 5% of enterprise applications had agentic capabilities in 2025. By the end of 2026, this is expected to rise to 40%, necessitating new security measures. ## The Security Challenge Agentic AI software can operate beyond traditional security measures. Neo aims to assess risks and enforce policies to ensure security. ## Platform Features Neo's platform covers AI agents, AI-enabled applications, and traditional software. It blocks risky actions to enhance security. ## The Future of the Category Agentic AI security is a rapidly growing field. Neo aims to be the first to develop a control layer and lead the category. ## Sources covering this story - https://thenextweb.com/news/neo-security-100m-agentic-ai-control-layer — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._