Cybersecurity startup Neural Defend has raised over $600K in a pre-seed funding round. The funding will enhance its agentic AI capabilities for real-time deepfake detection.
Amount Raised
$600,000
Round Type
Pre-Seed
BostonInformation TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceCyber SecurityMachine LearningInvestors
Description
Neural Defend secured over $600K in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, with participation from MIT SBXI, Techstars, and Soonicorn Ventures. The capital will be used to enhance its AI capabilities for deepfake detection and advance its R&D efforts. The startup, co-founded in 2024, focuses on cybersecurity innovation leveraging AI technology. Neural Defend aims to address risks posed by AI-generated digital deception and redefine identity protection.
Quick answer
Neural Defend raised $600,000 in a Pre-Seed round, dated March 13, 2025. Investors: Mit Sbxi, Techstars, Soonicorn Ventures and Inflection Point Ventures. Neural Defend is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
- How much did Neural Defend raise?
- Neural Defend raised $600,000 in a Pre-Seed round on March 13, 2025.
- Who invested in Neural Defend?
- Mit Sbxi, Techstars, Soonicorn Ventures and Inflection Point Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does Neural Defend do?
- Neural Defend is a deepfake detection technology with proprietary algorithms and an AI agentic multi-layered of solution.
- Where is Neural Defend based and how big is it?
- Neural Defend is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Fundz records about 5 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Neural Defend?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Neural Defend. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Neural Defend that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Cursor raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on April 21, 2025.
- Exaforce raised $75M (Series A) on April 17, 2025.
- Outtake raised $17M (Series A) on April 13, 2025.
- Qevlar AI raised $10M (Funding Round) on April 8, 2025.
- Adaptive Security raised $43M (Series A) on April 4, 2025.
- Harmony Intelligence raised $3M (Seed) on March 11, 2025.
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