Neural Defend, an AI-powered cybersecurity startup, has raised over $600K in a Pre-Seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The funding round also saw participation from MIT SBXI (Boston), Techstars San Francisco, and Soonicorn Ventures. The capital will be used to enhance Neural Defend’s agentic AI technology for real-time multimodal deepfake detection, accelerating research, development, and product advancements.
Pioneering Deepfake Detection and Identity Protection
Founded in 2024, Neural Defend specializes in cybersecurity and deepfake detection. With ongoing pilot projects in New York and Singapore, the company is tackling the rising risks posed by AI-generated fraud. The startup aims to redefine identity protection and fraud prevention at a global scale by offering real-time AI-driven solutions.
A Strong Leadership Team with Global Expertise
The company is spearheaded by Piyush Verma (CEO), Sivashankar Selvarajan (CTO), and Sumit Singh (Chief Data Officer). Piyush Verma, a two-time founder and former researcher at MIT, Harvard, and IBM R&D, has built impact-driven ventures serving Fortune 500 clients. Sivashankar Selvarajan, an IIT, IIM graduate and cybersecurity expert, holds two patents in Face Anti-Spoof Detection and is a recipient of the Intel Edge AI Award. Sumit Singh, with experience managing data pipelines worth over $200 billion, has worked with INVESCO through Publicis Sapient. Neural Defend’s growing industry recognition includes its selection into Techstars accelerator in San Francisco.
Investor Confidence in AI-Powered Cybersecurity
Vikram Ramasubramanian, Partner & CIO at Inflection Point Ventures, emphasized the growing urgency of AI-driven fraud detection. “It is no news that cyber threats are evolving rapidly, risking businesses and individuals’ privacy and finances. Neural Defend’s AI-driven approach to real-time detection perfectly aligns with today’s urgent need for robust cybersecurity and digital identity protection. At IPV, we back companies that solve critical challenges with scalable business models. Their vision and traction so far make them a compelling investment.”
Scaling for Global Adoption
Currently in its pre-revenue stage, Neural Defend is actively collaborating with global enterprises, fintech companies, and financial institutions to validate its fraud detection technology. With deepfake threats rising across various industries, the company is positioned to drive large-scale adoption of AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
Cutting-Edge Multimodal Deepfake Detection
What makes Neural Defend stand out is its AI agentic, multimodal, real-time deepfake detection technology. Unlike traditional detection methods, its proprietary AI models analyze video, images, audio, and live streams to identify and block digital fraud in real-time. This comprehensive fraud prevention system offers a strong security layer for businesses and governments worldwide.
“Our goal is to protect real identities against digital deception through innovative AI agentic technology,” said Piyush Verma, CEO of Neural Defend.
A Future-Ready Cybersecurity Solution
With a leadership team consisting of MIT (Boston), IIT, and IIM alumni, Neural Defend is gaining traction among global enterprises and cybersecurity specialists. The company is currently focusing on video verification and KYC solutions for fintech and financial institutions. Their technology has already achieved state-of-the-art benchmarks, showcasing the effectiveness of their AI-driven fraud detection systems.
With trillions of dollars at risk due to deepfake-related fraud, the cybersecurity industry is growing exponentially. The demand for real-time AI-powered fraud detection solutions is rising, making Neural Defend’s cutting-edge technology a critical innovation in today’s digital landscape.
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