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§ Private Profile · San Francisco, CA, USA
Reken is a technology company.
Reken develops an advanced AI platform and specialized products engineered to defend against emergent threats stemming from generative AI. The company focuses on creating a novel category of security solutions tailored to combat sophisticated AI-enabled fraud and other malicious activities, providing robust protection in an evolving digital landscape. Their technical approach centers on anticipating and neutralizing risks inherent in generative AI deployments.
Founded in 2024, Reken was established by Rich Griffiths and Shuman Ghosemajumder. The co-founders identified a critical gap in existing cybersecurity frameworks concerning the rapid proliferation and misuse of generative artificial intelligence. Their combined expertise in technology and security drove the insight that traditional defenses are insufficient, necessitating an entirely new paradigm for AI-driven threat mitigation.
Reken primarily serves organizations and enterprises vulnerable to advanced AI-powered deception and security breaches. The company envisions becoming a foundational provider in the burgeoning field of generative AI security, empowering businesses to adopt AI technologies confidently by safeguarding against their inherent risks. Their long-term mission is to define and lead this crucial sector of cybersecurity.
Reken has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round.
Reken has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Reken has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Seed in January 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | $10M Seed | Greycroft, FPV Ventures | AirAngels, HI Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Bullpen Capital, C2 Investment, CapitalG, Clear Ventures, DGF Investimentos, DST Global, Jenny Fielding, Fika Ventures, Firework Ventures, Homebrew, JAZZ Venture Partners, KittyHawk Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Obvious Ventures, Otherwise Fund, Prosperity7 Ventures, Quiet Capital, Rumbo Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital, Spero Ventures, Trinity Ventures, Wonder Ventures, Y Combinator, Amjad Masad, Andre Iguodala, Charlie Songhurst, Cherian Mathew, David Lieb, Dylan Field, Gokul Rajaram, Karim Atiyeh, Logan Paul, Mike Hudack, Mike Krieger, Ryan Tedder, Scott Belsky, Steve Aoki, Thomas Tull, Tobias Lutke, JON Steinback, Vishal Vasishth, Firebolt Ventures, Omega Venture Partners | Announced |
Reken is a technology company founded in 2024 that develops advanced cybersecurity solutions specifically designed to protect against threats posed by generative AI. Its platform integrates zero trust principles with sophisticated content analysis to identify and mitigate risks such as deepfake social engineering, autonomous fraud, and other AI-driven cybercrimes. Serving primarily the network management software industry and broader technology sector, Reken addresses the growing challenge of securing digital environments against novel generative AI threats. The company has gained significant early traction, raising $10 million in a seed funding round from prominent investors, signaling strong growth momentum and market interest in its innovative approach[1][2][3].
Reken was co-founded by Shuman Ghosemajumder, a cybersecurity expert with a background as CTO at Shape Security and extensive experience in product management at Google. The idea for Reken emerged from the founders’ recognition that traditional cybersecurity methods were insufficient against the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI threats. This insight was shaped by their prior work at Shape Security and observations of new attack vectors enabled by generative AI technologies. Early traction was marked by an oversubscribed $10 million seed round led by investors such as Greycroft, FPV Ventures, Homebrew, and others, with notable industry figures joining the board to guide strategic growth[3][4].
Reken operates at the intersection of two major technology trends: the rapid rise of generative AI and the escalating sophistication of cyber threats. As generative AI technologies become more widespread, they simultaneously create new vulnerabilities—such as deepfakes and AI-powered phishing—that traditional cybersecurity tools struggle to counter. Reken’s timing is critical, as the market urgently demands solutions tailored to these novel risks. By pioneering AI-driven security platforms, Reken not only addresses immediate threats but also helps shape the future of cybersecurity standards and practices, influencing how enterprises and governments protect digital assets in an AI-pervasive world[1][3].
Looking ahead, Reken is poised to expand its product offerings and deepen its impact on the cybersecurity ecosystem as generative AI adoption grows. Trends such as increased regulatory scrutiny on AI-generated content and rising cybercrime sophistication will likely drive demand for Reken’s solutions. The company’s strong leadership and investor support position it well to innovate rapidly and scale. Its influence may extend beyond direct customers to setting industry benchmarks for AI threat mitigation, potentially partnering with larger cybersecurity firms or technology platforms to embed its technology more broadly. Reken’s journey underscores the urgent need for new paradigms in cybersecurity tailored to the AI era, making it a company to watch closely[3][4][5].
Reken has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Reken's investors include Greycroft, FPV Ventures, AirAngels, ALLVP, Alumni Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Bullpen Capital, C2 Investment, CapitalG, Clear Ventures, DGF Investimentos, DST Global.