DuckDuckGoose Secures €1.3 Million in Pre-Seed Round
DuckDuckGoose, a Delft, Netherlands-based startup specializing in AI detection software designed to combat deepfake threats, secured €1.3 million in pre-seed funding.
The round was backed by Shaping Impact Group, Ctrl+Alt+Invest, Aruma Ventures, Graduate Entrepreneur Fund, and Sander Kuijk.
The company will use the funds to enhance its software accuracy and expand its operations.
Founded by Joris Mollinga, Parya Lotfi, and Mark Evenblij, DuckDuckGoose developed AI detection software to combat deepfake threats, which are synthetic media created using deep learning techniques to fabricate content. By detecting altered images, videos, and audio, DuckDuckGoose aims to prevent social scams and the spread of fake news. The company's technology is intended for use by governments, businesses, and individuals, with clients such as the Dutch House of Representatives and DataChecker.
Funding Details
Company: DuckDuckGoose
Raised: €1.3M
Round: Pre-Seed Round
Funding Month: June 2024
Investor: Shaping Impact Group, Ctrl+Alt+Invest, Aruma Ventures, Graduate Entrepreneur Fund, Sander Kuijk
Company Website: https://www.duckduckgoose.ai/
Software Category: Deep Fakes Detection