Clearspeed, recognized for its voice-based risk assessment technology, has secured $60 million in its Series D funding round, bringing the company's total funding to $110 million. The investment was led by Align Private Capital and included participation from IronGate Capital Advisors, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, and KBW Ventures. Notably, General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) also participated as a multi-round investor.
Alongside the funding announcement, Anna Nekoranec, co-founder and CEO of Align Private Capital, will join Clearspeed’s Board of Directors.
Clearspeed's technology has proven especially effective in the insurance sector, consistently delivering over a 30X return on investment. By assessing risks early in the underwriting and claims processes, Clearspeed significantly reduces claims handling times—often by half—and boosts immediate customer payments by 40%. Zurich Insurance, which serves 75 million customers globally, has notably improved its customer experience by accelerating claims processing with Clearspeed.
Scott Clayton, Head of Claims Fraud at Zurich Insurance, highlighted this value: “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.”
Government agencies also benefit from Clearspeed’s technology, significantly reducing vetting times and investigation costs. Agencies using Clearspeed have seen vetting cycle times drop by 95% and investigation expenses decrease by 65%. This impact directly supports critical national security tasks, including combating fraud, waste, and threats such as financing terrorism and insider threats.
“As security threats evolve, so must the solutions designed to counter them,” said General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.), former CIA Director and Commander of U.S. Central Command. “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 latest investment will support Clearspeed in scaling its technology globally, particularly targeting industries such as government, defense, insurance, and banking. The funds will be directed toward growing Clearspeed’s global footprint, enhancing product innovation, and expanding its team to keep pace with rising demand.
“This investment propels Clearspeed into a bold new chapter,” said Alex Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of Clearspeed. “We’re doubling down on the markets where trust and speed matter most and expanding globally to meet the growing demand for secure, high-integrity screening. We’re investing in our teams, accelerating innovation, and ensuring our technology stays ahead—not just to grow, but to help organizations worldwide realize the strategic advantage of rapidly establishing trust.”
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Diego, Clearspeed initially developed its voice analytics technology for the U.S. Department of Defense. The company uniquely identifies risks through universal vocal characteristics, enabling rapid, unbiased assessments crucial for high-stakes decision-making environments. Its application spans from military and government agencies to commercial sectors such as insurance and banking, making it versatile and widely impactful.
Today, Clearspeed is used across 37 countries, supports over 60 languages, and has received more than 25 industry awards, including CNBC’s World’s Top InsurTech Companies.
Clearspeed’s previous and current investors include Align Private Capital, IronGate Capital Advisors, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, KBW Ventures, and General David H. Petraeus.
Anna Nekoranec, Align Private Capital’s CEO, praised Clearspeed's approach, 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. This is the innovation needed to build smarter, more human-centered systems of trust.”
