Reality Defender Raises $33M

Reality Defender, a NYC-based platform specializing in deepfake and AI-generated media detection, has expanded its Series A funding to $33 million, signaling major growth ahead.

• Funding Round: The expanded Series A was led by Illuminate Financial with support from Booz Allen Ventures, IBM Ventures, and others. Original investors DCVC, The Partnership Fund for New York City, and Y Combinator also participated.

• What Reality Defender Does: Reality Defender provides a platform for detecting deepfakes and AI-generated content in audio, video, images, and text. Its technology helps enterprises, platforms, and governments safeguard against fraud, misinformation, and cyber threats.

Reality Defender’s success is a testament to its importance in an era where detecting deepfakes and AI manipulation is crucial.