Reken Raises $10M in Seed Funding to Combat Generative AI Cybersecurity Threats
Reken is at the forefront of addressing cybersecurity challenges posed by generative AI technologies.
Company Name: Reken
Location: San Francisco, CA
Sector: AI and Cybersecurity
Funding Details: Raised $10M in Seed funding, led by Greycroft and FPV Ventures, with participation from Firebolt Ventures, Fika Ventures, Omega Venture Partners, Homebrew, and JAZZ Venture Partners. Notable individual investors include Jon Steinback of Google DeepMind (Sequoia Capital Scout Fund) and Vishal Vasishth (co-founder of Obvious Ventures). Marcie Vu of Greycroft joined the Reken board.
Purpose of Investment: To fund core research and development efforts aimed at creating new AI technologies and products to safeguard against generative AI threats, including deepfake social engineering and autonomous fraud.
Leadership: Shuman Ghosemajumder (Co-Founder) and Rich Griffiths (Co-Founder)
Product: Reken is focused on developing AI-driven products and platforms designed to counteract emerging generative AI threats in cybersecurity, such as deepfakes and autonomous fraud, enhancing digital trust and safety.
About Company: Reken is at the forefront of addressing cybersecurity challenges posed by generative AI technologies. Leveraging their expertise, the company aims to pioneer solutions that protect against the sophisticated digital threats of the future.