Akamai Technologies said on 14 May that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LayerX, a provider of browser-based AI usage control and secure enterprise browser technology, for about $205m.
Why Akamai Technologies, Inc. is buying LayerX
Akamai said LayerX would extend its protection into the browser, where most enterprise work now happens and where staff use generative AI applications, SaaS AI tools and AI agents. Unlike proprietary enterprise browsers, LayerX works with the popular browsers organisations already run.
“We're giving enterprises the foundation to deploy AI safely at a global scale”
Deal terms and financing
The roughly $205m covers all outstanding LayerX equity after expected purchase-price adjustments.
Regulatory approvals and timing
Akamai expected the deal to close in the third quarter of 2026; it announced completion on 2 July.
Market context
The acquisition extends Akamai's Zero Trust portfolio, which includes segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access and DNS security, as vendors race to offer controls over corporate AI use.
