Bolster raises $14M led by Microsoft’s M12 to expand its AI-powered phishing tracker CheckPhish
Amount Raised
$14 Million
Round Type
Funding Round
Santa Clara CountyProfessional ServicesSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceSecurityCyber SecurityMachine Learningcomputer & network securityInvestors
Description
Bolster, an AI startup, has raised $14 million in a funding round to expand its work in providing brand and URL checking services, focusing on its free phish-checking portal, CheckPhish, and primary paying customers. The round was led by Microsoft’s venture fund M12, with participation from several other investors.
Quick answer
Bolster raised $14 Million in a Funding Round round, dated May 22, 2024. Investors: M12, Transform Capital, Cervin Ventures, Cheyenne Ventures, Liberty Global Ventures, Crosslink Capital and Thomvest Ventures. Bolster is based in Santa Clara County, California, United States.
- How much did Bolster raise?
- Bolster raised $14 Million in a Funding Round round on May 22, 2024.
- Who invested in Bolster?
- M12, Transform Capital, Cervin Ventures, Cheyenne Ventures, Liberty Global Ventures, Crosslink Capital and Thomvest Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does Bolster do?
- Bolster's mission is to make the internet a safer place by detecting, taking down, and monitoring phishing, fraud, and scam activity across the web, social media, app stores, and the dark web.
- Where is Bolster based and how big is it?
- Bolster is based in Santa Clara County, California, United States. Fundz records about 2 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Bolster?
- Fundz holds 5 contacts at Bolster, including the Sr. Director, Channel Sales. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Professional Services and Security around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Bolster that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- XTEND raised $40M (Series B) on May 8, 2024.
- Dropzone AI raised $17M (Series A) on April 25, 2024.
- Solidroad raised $1.2M (Seed) on July 4, 2024.
- CogniFiber raised $5M (Funding Round) on July 4, 2024.
- Gendo raised $1.1M (Pre-Seed) on July 3, 2024.
- Smartcat raised $43M on July 3, 2024.
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