The latest round was led by Align Private Capital, with participation from IronGate Capital Advisors, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, and KBW Ventures. Among the investors is General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.), former CIA Director and Commander of U.S. Central Command, who returns as a multi-round backer.
General Petraeus emphasized the technology’s importance in modern security efforts, noting, “As security threats evolve, so must the solutions designed to counter them. Clearspeed’s AI-enabled voice analytics delivers outsized value for personnel vetting, insider threat mitigation, and enterprise security – where building trust quickly is paramount.”
The round also brings Anna Nekoranec, Co-Founder and CEO of Align Private Capital, to Clearspeed’s Board of Directors. She pointed to the company’s unique positioning across both commercial and government sectors, stating, “Clearspeed has demonstrated true dual-use potential – with scalable commercial results and meaningful impact in high-stakes environments. It’s rare to see a solution that can reduce fraud, mitigate security threats, and save significant costs without creating friction for the end user.”
Clearspeed’s technology analyzes voice responses to identify potential fraud or risk signals without requiring intrusive data collection, allowing organizations to make fast, confident decisions. In the insurance industry, this approach has driven measurable impact. Zurich Insurance, which serves over 75 million customers worldwide, has significantly accelerated claims processing using Clearspeed’s solution – cutting claims handling time in half and increasing immediate payments by 40%.
Scott Clayton, Head of Claims Fraud at Zurich Insurance, said the platform enhances the customer experience while reinforcing fraud controls. “We see Clearspeed as a powerful complement to an insurer’s multi-layered global risk strategy—offering a streamlined, trust-building experience for customers while helping to make more confident decisions and combat increasingly complex fraud,” he explained.
The government sector is also embracing Clearspeed’s capabilities. U.S. agencies using the platform have reported a 95% reduction in vetting cycle time and a 65% decrease in investigation costs, particularly in areas like personnel screening, counter-terrorism, and threat financing prevention. These results underscore the platform’s ability to scale in high-stakes, high-volume environments.
Clearspeed CEO and Co-Founder Alex Martin said the funding marks a pivotal moment for the company’s expansion and impact. “This investment propels Clearspeed into a bold new chapter,” Martin stated. “We’re doubling down on the markets where trust and speed matter most – government, defense, insurance, banking – and expanding globally to meet the growing demand for secure, high-integrity screening.”
Martin added that the company is investing heavily in its teams and product innovation to stay ahead of emerging threats. “We’re not just growing – we’re making sure our technology continues to deliver a strategic advantage for organizations that need to establish trust rapidly and reliably,” he said.
With this new capital, Clearspeed is poised to scale its operations globally and further embed its voice-based risk screening technology into sectors where quick, ethical, and effective decision-making is critical.
