GetReal Security Raises $17.5M to Combat AI Threats
Deal News | Mar 26, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision GetReal Security
GetReal Security, a leading cybersecurity company specializing in the detection and mitigation of threats posed by generative AI, has raised $17.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Forgepoint Capital, with participation from Ballistic Ventures, Evolution Equity, K2 Access Fund, In-Q-Tel, Cisco Investments, and Capital One Ventures. This funding aims to enhance GetReal's product development and go-to-market strategies in response to the increasing threats associated with AI-generated content. Notably, threats such as deepfakes and impersonation attacks are escalating, as more cybercriminals exploit AI technologies to deceive and manipulate. GetReal's suite of solutions is designed to enable organizations to authenticate and verify digital content across various formats, safeguarding against manipulation in an era dominated by digital communication. The company will also bolster its team with influential leaders from the cybersecurity sector, such as Alberto Yépez and Dr. Hany Farid, bolstering its innovative efforts in the security landscape.
Sectors
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Venture Capital
Geography
- United States – The primary location of both GetReal Security and Forgepoint Capital. The article's events, notably the funding round, took place here, specifically in San Mateo, California.
Industry
- Cybersecurity – The core industry of GetReal Security, which focuses on protecting businesses from AI-related cyber threats such as deepfakes and impersonation attacks.
- Artificial Intelligence – Involved due to the use of AI for generative content, which introduces new security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Venture Capital – Relevant as Forgepoint Capital and other investors are funding GetReal Security's advancements in the cybersecurity sector.
Financials
- $17.5M – The total amount raised in the Series A funding round by GetReal Security.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GetReal Security | Target Company | Company | A cybersecurity leader focused on detecting and mitigating threats from generative AI. |
| Forgepoint Capital | Investor | Company | A venture capital firm leading the Series A funding round for GetReal Security. |
| Ballistic Ventures | Investor | Company | Participated in the Series A funding round for GetReal Security. |
| Evolution Equity | Investor | Company | Participated in the Series A funding round for GetReal Security. |
| K2 Access Fund | Investor | Company | Participated in the Series A funding round for GetReal Security. |
| In-Q-Tel (IQT) | Strategic Investor | Company | A strategic investor involved in GetReal Security's funding round. |
| Cisco Investments | Strategic Investor | Company | A strategic investor involved in GetReal Security's funding round. |
| Capital One Ventures | Strategic Investor | Company | A strategic investor involved in GetReal Security's funding round. |
| Alberto Yépez | Board Member | Person | Co-Founder and Managing Director of Forgepoint Capital, joining GetReal Security's board. |
| Dr. Hany Farid | Board Member | Person | Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of GetReal Security, joining the board. |
| Ted Schlein | Chairman | Person | Chairman and Co-Founder of GetReal and Co-Founder and General Partner of Ballistic Ventures. |
| Matt Moynahan | CEO | Person | Chief Executive Officer of GetReal Security. |