Getreal Security Secures Major Funding
The cybersecurity company, which is combating AI Deepfakes known as Getreal Security, has successfully closed a $17.5 million round of Series A funding in the USA.
This funding round was led by the global cybersecurity and AI investment firm Forgepoint Capital, with participation from Ballistic Enterprises, Evolution Equity, and the K2 Access Fund. Notable strategic investors also included In-Q-Tel (IQT), Cisco Investments, and Capital One Ventures.
Getreal specializes in the detection and mitigation of intrusive generative threats, including deepfake and imitative attacks.
Its technology is utilized by multinational corporations, financial institutions, media organizations, governmental bodies, and social networks.
Growing Concerns Over Deepfake Technologies
The company’s financing announcement comes at a time of increasing concern regarding Deepfake technologies within the music industry, particularly concerning potential fraud and exploitation.
Just last week, a coalition of ten music industry organizations, including RIAA, NMPA, NSAI, AI2M, and others, submitted proposals to the Office of Scientific and Technological Policy regarding the action plan of the Trump administration.
One key proposal urged the government to enhance protections for voice and likeness. The sectoral entities expressed support for the “No Fake Act,” a bipartisan bill aimed at safeguarding individuals’ rights and likenesses from unauthorized AI replication.
“While the unauthorized cloning of AI and likenesses has significantly impacted the creative community, the use of AI technologies for these purposes poses broader implications for personal security and national security,” the organizations noted.
Looking Ahead: The Role of Getreal
In their financing announcement, Getreal stated, “The distribution and general adoption of AI presents both opportunities and challenges for enterprises, including the ease with which AI-generated content can be utilized for legal and illegal ends.”
The company stated that it provides a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to assist organizations in effectively managing risks and mitigating threats posed by these new types of artificial intelligence attacks.
Getreal intends to use the new capital to drive its R&D, product development, and market operations, particularly as it addresses the rapidly evolving threats associated with generative AI and digital content.
The company’s board of directors includes Alberto Yepez, co-founder and managing director of Ballistic Ventures, and Dr. Hani Farid, co-founder of Getreal and director of science, who is recognized as an expert in digital forensics.
“We have reached a critical juncture. AI-generated content is poised to dominate the digital landscape, and malicious actors are already exploiting these advancements.”
Ted Schlein, Getreal / Ballistic Ventures
“The advancements in foundational models and generative AI have expanded the attack surface beyond traditional networks and infrastructures, exposing new vulnerabilities in the security of modern digital enterprises,” said Yepez.
He further stated, “This implies that the verification and authentication of digital content—whether text, images, audio, or video—are now essential new frontiers in business management, as organizations have become prime targets for manipulation and exploitation.”
According to Ted Schlein, Chairman and co-founder of Getreal and general partner at Ballistic Ventures, “The need for solutions that can swiftly and accurately verify and authenticate digital media has never been more urgent. We welcome these new investors into our syndicate and look forward to collaborating to protect enterprises and governments from the escalating threats posed by AI fraud.”
“When people cannot trust what they see, hear, or read, it challenges every organization’s ability to function. The Getreal mission is to tackle this challenge, and I am proud to work alongside this talented team.”
Matt Moinakhan, Getreal
Matt Moinakhan, CEO of Getreal, remarked, “As we’ve seen many times in the cybersecurity landscape, when complex tools become easily accessible, adversaries will strike. This time will be no different.”
“When individuals cannot trust what they see, hear, or read, it undermines every organization’s ability to operate. Our mission at Getreal is to address this challenge, and I’m eager to collaborate with this skilled team.”
Farid added, “I believe these premier investors recognize the profound impact that unchecked malicious generative AI can have, which is why they’ve joined us in transforming Getreal into a pioneering cybersecurity company.”
“I have dedicated my career to advancing digital forensics and advising on cases where manipulated content has real-world consequences. Our suite of solutions marks a significant step forward in our mission to create the premier tools for content verification and authentication in an era where synthetic content intricately blends with reality.”
