revel8
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
An AI-native human cyber defense platform that trains employees to combat generative AI-powered social engineering attacks. revel8 was founded in 2024. The company is led by Julius Muth. Based in Berlin, Germany. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: €7M total. Latest round: Seed (€5.7M, Sep 2025). Key investors include Peak, Merantix Capital.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- €7M total
Value proposition
Strengthening an organization's human firewall against modern, AI-powered cyber threats like deepfakes and advanced phishing through hyper-realistic, personalized training simulations.
Products and solutions
AI-Powered Attack Simulation Platform, Multi-Channel Threat Simulations (Email, SMS, Voice, Video), OSINT-based Risk Profiling, Deepfake and Voice Cloning Simulations, Gamified Micro-Learning Modules, Compliance and Risk Reporting (ISO 27001, NIS2), Deepfake Reporting App
Unique value
revel8 is the first AI-native platform specifically designed to combat generative AI and deepfake-based social engineering. Unlike traditional training that uses templates, revel8 uses OSINT and live threat intelligence to create hyper-realistic, personalized, and multi-channel attack simulations for each employee.
Target customer
CISOs, IT and security leads in enterprises and SMEs.
Industries served
Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Consulting, Various other industries (horizontal solution)
Technology advantage
The core advantage is its proprietary AI engine that generates dynamic, contextual, and multi-channel simulations (including voice and video deepfakes). This enables continuous and adaptive training that mirrors the speed and sophistication of modern cyber threats, moving beyond static email phishing tests.
How they differentiate
revel8 differentiates itself by using an AI-native platform that focuses on hyper-realistic, personalized simulations of social engineering attacks, including deepfakes. They utilize OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) to tailor attack simulations to individual employees and offer real-time coaching and gamified learning experiences. Unlike traditional security awareness training, revel8's platform is designed to combat modern, AI-powered threats across multiple channels like email, SMS, and voice.
Main competitors
SoSafe, KnowBe4
Key partnerships
STACKIT Marketplace
Notable customers
FC Bayern Munich, OBI, Stihl
Major milestones
Successfully raised a €7 million seed round., Formerly known as Company Shield., Developed an AI-native platform for cybersecurity training with deepfake simulations.
Growth metrics
As a private startup, revel8's growth metrics are not public.
Market positioning
revel8 positions itself as a next-generation cybersecurity awareness platform that turns employees into a 'human firewall.' They focus on building lasting human resilience against sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats, moving beyond traditional compliance-based training to a more dynamic, engaging, and effective approach.
Geographic focus
revel8 is a Berlin-based company with a primary focus on the European market, particularly the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Their main competitor, SoSafe, is also German-based, indicating a strong competitive focus within Europe. KnowBe4 is a major US-based competitor with a global presence.
Patents and IP
No publicly available information on patents.
About Julius Muth
Co-Founder & CEO at revel8, with previous experience as an Engagement Manager at Celonis and a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Official website: https://www.revel8.ai/