Reality Defender Inc.
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
AI-driven platform providing enterprise-grade detection for deepfakes, AI-generated media (audio, video, image, text) and fraud, with real-time and multi-modal analysis capabilities. Reality Defender Inc. was founded in 2021. The company is led by Ben Colman. Based in New York, NY, USA. Team size: 51-200. Total funding raised: $33 Million. Latest round: Expanded Series A ($18M tranche bringing total to $33M) - October 2024. Key investors include Illuminate Financial, DCVC, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), OpenAI Startup Fund, Comcast Ventures, Zscaler, Accenture Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, BNY, Samsung Next, Fusion Fund.
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- New York, NY, USA
- Team size
- 51-200
- Total funding
- $33 Million
Value proposition
Protects organizations from AI-generated fraud and disinformation through a robust, multi-modal deepfake detection platform that ensures trust, security, and regulatory compliance.
Products and solutions
Deepfake Detection Platform (API & Web App), Multi-modal Analysis (Audio, Video, Image, Text), Real-time Fraud Detection, Content Moderation Tools
Unique value
Proprietary multi-modal detection models trained on real-world data delivering real-time analysis and upcoming explainable AI features.
Target customer
Enterprises (particularly financial institutions), government agencies, technology platforms, and media organizations.
Industries served
Financial Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Technology
Technology advantage
Research-driven approach with patent-pending technology, a team experienced at the nexus of data science and cybersecurity, and a strong focus on accuracy for enterprise and government applications.
How they differentiate
Offers higher accuracy through proprietary, comprehensive multi-modal detection, real-time processing, and explainable AI, tailored for high-stakes enterprise and government use.
Main competitors
Truepic, Hive, Sensity
Key partnerships
Microsoft, Visa, Intel, Wolftech, Respeecher, Illuminate Financial, Orange Business, Alethea, Illuma, Netarx, Charm Security
Notable customers
Major financial institutions, Government agencies (global), Media corporations, Orange Business, JPMorganChase. Partnerships with Microsoft, Visa, Intel, and others.
Major milestones
Won 2023 SXSW Pitch Award Recipient of RSAC Innovation Award TechCrunch Disrupt Finalist Closed expanded Series A funding ($33M total) Oct 2024 Won 'Most Innovative Startup' at RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox (Apr 2025) Named WEF Technology Pioneer 2025 (Jun 2025) Recognized by Gartner as 'Company to Beat in Deepfake Detection' (Dec 2025) Inducted into JPMorganChase's 2025 Hall of Innovation (Nov 2025) Orange Business partnership for enterprise deepfake detection (Mar 2026)
Growth metrics
Not publicly available
Market positioning
Positioned as a leading deepfake detection provider, recognized with industry awards (e.g., SXSW Pitch, RSAC Innovation) for innovative solutions in cybersecurity and AI.
Geographic focus
Headquartered in New York, USA, with a global client base spanning multiple continents.
Patents and IP
Patent pending for the proprietary multi-modal deepfake detection system; detailed specifications not publicly disclosed.
About Ben Colman
Ben Colman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Reality Defender, with over 15 years of experience building data-driven teams focused on product and privacy.
Official website: https://www.realitydefender.com/