Neural Defend Raises $600K to Combat Deepfake Threats
Neural Defend, a cybersecurity startup, announced that it has raised over $600,000 in a pre-seed funding round. Inflection Point Ventures led the funding round. Apart from that, MIT SBXI, Techstars San Francisco and Soonicorn Ventures also contributed to the funding round.
The raised money will help Neural Defend enhance its AI driven technology for real time deepfake detection. The money will primarily support the startup’s research and development efforts.
AI Powered Deepfake Detection Technology
Started in 2024, the startup is focusing on addressing the growing threat of AI generated digital deception. The proprietary models developed by the startup detects deepfakes across multiple formats. This includes images, videos, audio and live streams. This advanced technology enables businesses, governments, and financial institutions to prevent fraud in real time.
The proprietary models developed by the startup detects deepfakes across multiple formats. This includes images, videos, audio and live streams.
Compared to the traditional methods that exist in the market, Neural Defend’s AI offers a more robust solution to the challenges posed by deepfakes. This is especially beneficial in industries such as fintech, where identity theft is a big concern.
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Increasing Reach, Scaling Operations
With pilot projects already underway in New York and Singapore, Neural Defend is expanding its reach globally. The company, led by CEO Piyush Verma, CTO Sivashankar Selvarajan, and Chief Data Officer Sumit Singh, is currently in its pre-revenue stage.
However, it is already engaging with global enterprises and financial institutions to validate its product and drive market expansion. The company’s AI technology has achieved state-of-the-art benchmarks in fraud detection, positioning Neural Defend as a leader in the cybersecurity industry.
