CAT Labs Raises $5.4M in Seed Funding
CAT Labs is scaling its offerings to meet an evolving threat landscape in tech-driven crime while ensuring public and private sector players remain ahead of emerging cybersecurity challenges.
Company Name: CAT Labs
Location: Miami, FL
Industry: Emerging Tech Security
Funding Details:
- Amount: $5.4M
- Investors: M13 (lead), Castle Island Ventures, CMT Digital, Hash3
Purpose of Investment:
The funds will be used to expand the company’s business reach and develop advanced tools to combat emerging tech misuse.
Leadership:
- CEO & Founder: Lili Infante
Product:
CAT Labs develops cutting-edge tools that help government agencies and private organizations fight the misuse of emerging technologies, focusing on areas such as cryptocurrency, AI, and quantum computing.
About the Company:
CAT Labs' flagship product, Recovery CAT, automates and scales cryptocurrency investigations, enabling federal, state, and local government agencies to trace, identify, and seize illicit digital assets. Its technology supports asset recovery efforts, depriving criminals of their illegal proceeds and returning stolen funds to victims.
Key Initiatives:
- Recovery CAT: A tool that supports large-scale investigations into crypto-related crimes.
- Training Programs: A 3-day Digital Asset Seizure Certification Course for law enforcement, equipping agencies with the skills needed to trace and seize crypto assets.
- Quantum-Resistant Technology: Developing cryptographic key backup and recovery solutions to mitigate future quantum computing threats, supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
CAT Labs is scaling its offerings to meet an evolving threat landscape in tech-driven crime while ensuring public and private sector players remain ahead of emerging cybersecurity challenges.
