Cybersecurity startup Neural Defend Raises $600K In Pre-seed Funding

Cybersecurity startup Neural Defend has raised over $600K in a pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with support from MIT SBXI, Techstars, and Soonicorn Ventures.

The funds will help enhance its AI-powered deepfake detection technology, improve R&D and develop new products.

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Vikram Ramasubramanian, Partner and CIO at IPV, said, "Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, posing risks to businesses and individuals. Neural Defend's AI-driven real-time detection technology addresses a critical need in cybersecurity and identity protection.Their vision and early traction make them a compelling investment."

"Our goal is to protect real identities against digital deception through innovative AI agentic technology," said Piyush Verma, CEO of Neural Defend.

About Neural Defend

Founded in 2024 by Piyush Verma, Sivashankar Selvarajan, and Sumit Singh, Neural Defend specializes in deepfake detection and cybersecurity, using AI to offer scalable solutions. It aims to combat AI-driven fraud and protect digital identities worldwide.

The company is expanding by working with global enterprises, fintech firms, and financial institutions. Its AI models detect deepfakes across video, images, audio, and real-time streams, ensuring strong fraud prevention.

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Neural Defend also collaborates with fintech companies and financial institutions on video verification and KYC solutions.

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