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Deepfake detection startup Neural Defend secures pre-seed funding

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Deepfake detection startup Neural Defend secures pre-seed funding
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Deepfake detection startup Neural Defend secures pre-seed funding Cybersecurity startup Neural Defend has raised over $600K in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) along with participation from MIT SBXI, Techstars, and Soonicorn Ventures. The capital will be used to enhance its agentic AI capabilities for real-time, multimodal deepfake detection, further advancing R&D efforts and product development, Neural Defend said in a press release. Co-founded in 2024 by Piyush Verma, Sivashankar Selvarajan, and Sumit Singh, Neural Defend focuses on deepfake detection and cybersecurity innovation, leveraging AI agentic technology to offer scalable and resilient solutions. Neural Defend aims to address the growing risks posed by AI-generated digital deception. The startup intends to redefine identity protection and fraud prevention on a global scale. It is scaling its operations by engaging with global enterprises, fintech companies, and financial institutions for product validation and market expansion. According to Neural Defend, unlike traditional methods, its proprietary AI models detect deepfakes across multiple data formats, including video/image, audio, real-time streams, ensuring robust fraud prevention for businesses and governments. Neural Defend claims to work with fintech companies and financial institutions focusing on Video verification and KYC use cases.

GoTrust secures $400K in pre-seed funding led by Aevitas Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
GoTrust secures $400K in pre-seed funding led by Aevitas Capital
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GoTrust secures $400K in pre-seed funding led by Aevitas Capital Privacy compliance and data governance startup GoTrust has secured $400K in a pre-seed funding round led by Aevitas Capital Private Limited, with participation from other angel investors. According to a press release from GoTrust, the fresh capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand its talented team, and broaden its reach in both domestic and international markets. Launched in 2023 by Himanshu Gautam, GoTrust provides businesses with tools to navigate complex data protection regulations. Its platform includes features such as consent management, data mapping, and risk assessment, helping companies meet compliance standards while building customer trust. The Noida-based startup claims that its solution integrates easily with existing systems and offers key functionalities, including automated data discovery, consent and preference management, DSR automation, compliance tracking with a DPO Runbook (covering GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, DPDPA), third-party risk management, and centralized policy updates. GoTrust says its platform allows businesses to replace manual, fragmented processes with a secure and scalable solution—reducing risk, saving time, and strengthening digital trust. It addresses the growing demand for data protection by offering user-friendly, adaptable compliance solutions tailored to organizations of various sizes, ensuring seamless adherence to evolving data protection standards. It may directly or indirectly compete with the other players in this space such as OneTrust, Securiti.AI, and SISA Network Intelligence.

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