Alethea

Alethea

Cybersecurity solutions for disinformation threats

About Alethea

Simplify's Rating
Why Alethea is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Cybersecurity

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$29.2M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2019

Overview

Alethea focuses on cybersecurity by detecting and managing disinformation threats that affect large companies and private organizations. Its main product, Artemis, is an AI-powered platform that analyzes vast amounts of data from various sources to identify potential threats related to misinformation and social media manipulation. Unlike many competitors, Alethea specifically targets the disinformation landscape, providing tailored insights and risk mitigation strategies for its clients. The goal of Alethea is to protect the critical assets of Fortune 500 companies and other private organizations from the damaging effects of false information.

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What believers are saying

  • Alethea secured $20M in Series B funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • Increased demand for disinformation detection tools boosts Alethea's market potential.
  • Growing interest in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions aligns with Alethea's offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Deepfake technology challenges Alethea's disinformation detection capabilities.
  • Encrypted messaging apps limit Alethea's monitoring and analysis effectiveness.
  • Regulatory changes in data privacy laws could impact Alethea's data processes.

What makes Alethea unique

  • Alethea's Artemis platform offers multi-channel disinformation detection for Fortune 500 companies.
  • The company is woman-owned, adding diversity to the cybersecurity industry.
  • Alethea provides subscription-based access, ensuring recurring revenue and customer retention.

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Funding

Total Funding

$29.2M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Health Insurance

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401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Mental Health Support

Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 26th, 2024
Cybersecurity Veteran Kevin Mandia Named General Partner Of Ballistic Ventures

Mandia moves from Strategic Partner to GP to fund and incubate the next generation of cybersecurity innovationSAN FRANCISCO, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballistic Ventures , the venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to funding and incubating entrepreneurs and innovations in cybersecurity, is pleased to announce that co-founder Kevin Mandia is now General Partner.Mandia is one of the world's most recognized experts in cybersecurity, known for his relentless efforts to fight cyber threats for more than 30 years. In 2004, he founded renowned cybersecurity firm Mandiant, serving as CEO from 2004 to 2013, when Mandiant Corporation was acquired by FireEye. Mandia took the helm as CEO of FireEye in 2016, guiding the company through a divestiture and corporate name change to Mandiant, Inc. in 2021, and through a successful acquisition by Google in 2022. Mandia recently transitioned to an advisory role within Google Cloud, and he continues to sit on the Google Public Sector board.In 2023, Mandia was appointed by President Biden to serve as a member of the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC). He is also a member of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Cybersecurity Advisory Committee

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Apr 10th, 2024
Alethea Raises $20M in Series B Funding led by GV

Alethea announced the close of a $20M Series B funding round led by GV, with participation from Ballistic Ventures.

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Nov 3rd, 2022
Alethea Closes $10M Series A Financing

Alethea, a Washington, DC-based technology company that detects and mitigates disinformation, misinformation, and social media manipulation, raised $10M in Series A funding. The round was led by Ballistic Ventures

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