Aikido, a Ghent-based startup, has secured $17 million in Series A funding to develop its open-source, developer-centric security platform. The company aims to address the growing security concerns faced by startups and developers who handle large amounts of customer data. Aikido’s freemium model, emphasis on open-source products, and focus on reducing alert noise differentiate it from competitors and have already attracted 3,000 small-to-midsize customers.