# Oak emerges from stealth with $60M to fix AI agent identity crisis

Oak, a startup, announced its launch with $60 million in funding to address identity and access management problems that are being worsened by the proliferation of AI agents. The company aims to simplify and secure how identities are managed across various AI-driven systems. This matters as AI agents increasingly interact with sensitive data and services, creating new vulnerabilities.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/15/backed-by-60m-in-funding-oak-steps-out-of-stealth-to-fix-the-identity-mess-that-ai-agents-are-making-worse/) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/22/glow-emerges-from-stealth-at-1-2b-valuation-to-challenge-endpoint-security-in-the-ai-era/) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000