Aikido Security Boosts AI-Native Protection with Acquisition of Trag

Aikido Security announced the acquisition of Trag, a San Francisco–based pioneer in AI-driven code review. This strategic deal elevates Aikido’s mission to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive AI-native security platform—one that protects against traditional vulnerabilities while addressing the emerging risks of AI-generated code. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

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Aikido Security has acquired Trag to address the challenges emerging from rapid AI-generated code development. The integration of Trag’s technology will allow developers to unify code quality and security into a single streamlined workflow. With enhanced accuracy and fewer false positives, the combined platform supports faster releases, simplifies compliance with standards like SOC 2 and HIPAA, and ensures that rapid digital innovation does not compromise resilience or trust. The Belgian firm aims to offer a seamless, end-to-end platform covering code commit through runtime, aligning code quality with security posture in one single solution.

Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, Aikido Security is an all-in-one code, app & cloud security platform designed to help startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) simplify security without slowing innovation. By consolidating code quality and security into a single solution, Aikido empowers developers to ship faster, stay compliant, and reduce risk. Aikido’s developer-first philosophy aligns closely with Trag’s mission to improve and modernize the cumbersome code review process. 

Trag is an AI-powered automated code review platform based in San Francisco, CA. Trag uses AI (LLMs + static analysis) to automate pull request reviews, suggest contextual fixes, and enable customizable, plain-language rules to improve code quality and accelerate development workflows. The company's review engine is built for LLM-generated code—it understands intent, handles AI-tailored patterns, and catches subtle contextual vulnerabilities that traditional tools miss.

Finally, this latest deal positions Aikido as a comprehensive AI-native security platform, not only securing traditional cybersecurity vulnerabilities but also proactively tackling the nuances of AI-generated code.