Reco raises $55M as AI agent security startups crowd the market

Companies are rapidly deploying AI agents across their networks, but many lack visibility into how many agents exist or what data they can access, creating security concerns for chief information security officers. Multiple startups have emerged offering various solutions to discover, monitor, and control AI agents, including tools that vet what resources agents can use, map agent access to data and systems, and detect unauthorized agent deployments. One such startup, Reco, raised $55 million in funding by repositioning its platform to help security teams see what agents can reach and restrict unnecessary access, with the company reporting it has discovered thousands of unknown agents at some customer organizations. The growing vendor crowding in this space reflects significant investor interest in helping enterprises manage the security risks posed by rapid AI agent proliferation.