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Stealcut secures seed funding from Mashup Ventures for its deepfake detection platform.

PRIVATEAug 11, 2026•about 4 hours ago

Round Type

Seed

South KoreaArtificial IntelligenceSecurity

Investors

Mashup Ventures

Description

Stealcut, an AI security startup specializing in deepfake prevention and detection, announced on January 11 that it has secured seed funding from Mashup Ventures. The investment amount was not disclosed. The company is working on two services: Stealcut Protect and Stealcut Detect, which focus on blocking and identifying deepfakes. CEO Jeong-hoon Lee emphasizes the need for protection against deepfake exploitation following the 2024 deepfake crisis.

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Company

Stealcut

Location

South Korea

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Stealcut is an AI security startup specializing in proactive deepfake defense technologies. Its flagship product, StealCut Protect, stops deepfake generation at the source by injecting protective noise, aiming to protect individuals' images from misuse. The company holds multiple global patents and has achieved significant success rates in defense against commercial deepfake sites. Their technology is validated both domestically and internationally, making it a leader in the burgeoning field of AI security.

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