Redcoat AI builds an AI-driven cybersecurity platform focused on defending against sophisticated, AI-powered threats such as contextual social engineering, deep fakes, and human-like interactions. The platform offers a dual approach: an on-demand red teaming service for social engineering attacks and mobile defense across SMS, WhatsApp, and other messaging platforms. The company was formed out of Inception Studio, a nonprofit accelerator for experienced founders, and is led by CEO John Whaley. Redcoat describes its team as seasoned cybersecurity and AI experts and emphasizes using AI innovations to create defenses as attackers adopt generative AI. The company emerged from stealth with $4.24 million in backing to accelerate platform development and expand its market reach. The announced funding will be used to speed product development and broaden deployment to help security teams protect their people and assets.

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$4M

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Mar 2024