GetReal Security Raises $17.5M to Combat Deepfakes and Generative AI Threats
GetReal Security is redefining digital defense against a rising tide of AI-generated threats.

Company Name: GetReal Security
Location: San Mateo, CA
Industry: Cybersecurity
Funding Details:
- Amount: $17.5M (Series A)
- Investors:
- Lead: Forgepoint Capital
- Participants: Ballistic Ventures, Evolution Equity, K2 Access Fund, In-Q-Tel (IQT), Cisco Investments, Capital One Ventures
Purpose of Investment:
- Accelerate R&D and product development
- Expand go-to-market operations
Leadership:
- CEO: Matt Moynahan
- Chairman & Co-Founder: Ted Schlein
- Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder: Dr. Hany Farid
Product:
GetReal Security provides a unified platform to detect and mitigate malicious generative AI content, including deepfakes and impersonation attacks. The system covers all content modalities (image, audio, video) and supports both files and real-time communication streams. Its latest offering, GetReal Respond, is an incident response service designed for advanced forensic investigations into AI-driven threats.
About Company:
GetReal Security is redefining digital defense against a rising tide of AI-generated threats. With enterprise-ready tools, expert-led services, and a platform built for all media formats, the company empowers global organizations—from government agencies to social media platforms—to protect against synthetic content manipulation and digital impersonation.