Trust Lab

Trust Lab

AI-powered mapping of online abuse networks

Overview

Trust Lab uses artificial intelligence to map and quantify online abuse networks, such as hate speech and disinformation, to help digital platforms maintain safety and regulatory compliance. The technology works by using specialized AI models to analyze platform data, identifying specific regional threats and providing measurable insights that satisfy the requirements of international safety laws like the EU Digital Services Act. Unlike competitors that may offer general moderation, Trust Lab provides quantifiable, auditable data on high-harm networks across different languages and countries. The company's goal is to provide platforms with the tools necessary to track online harm and meet global safety standards through a subscription-based service.

About Trust Lab

Simplify's Rating
Why Trust Lab is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Cybersecurity

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $15M Series A in June 2023 from USVP and Foundation Capital scales operations.
  • Founders Tom Siegel and Shankar Ponnekanti scaled Google's Trust & Safety team.
  • 40 staff enable dashboards for EU DSA, UK OSA, and Australian compliance.

What critics are saying

  • OpenAI moderation API undercuts subscription model with cheaper classifiers now.
  • Cinder steals market share from compliance services in 6 months.
  • Deepfake failures in 2026 elections cause client churn to competitors.

What makes Trust Lab unique

  • TrustLab quantifies abuse networks like Slovakian hate speech and Indian disinformation.
  • Proprietary AI DetectAI maps high-risk threats across platforms globally.
  • SuperviseAI monitors AI agent performance with custom evaluations and drift alerts.

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Funding

Total Funding

$15M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Meet Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$15M
Trust Lab
$30M
Kalshi

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-4%
The Business Journals
Jun 15th, 2023
Bay Area Inno

Trust Lab just raised $15 million in a series A round led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) and Foundation Capital and plans to use the funding to scale up its operations in preparation for major elections happening around the world, as well as European regulations coming into effect around content moderation.

PR Newswire
Jun 15th, 2023
Trust Lab Closes $15 Million Investment Led by U.S. Venture Partners

/PRNewswire/ -- Trust Lab, the company transforming how companies and public entities safeguard Internet users, today announced it has closed a Series A...

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