Clearspeed, a global leader in voice-based risk assessment technology, has announced a successful $60m Series D funding round, increasing its total capital raised to $110m.
The round was led by Align Private Capital, with participation from IronGate Capital Advisors, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, and KBW Ventures.
Notably, General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) also joined 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.
The company specialises in using artificial intelligence-driven voice analytics to assess risk rapidly and accurately, enabling clients to detect fraud, reduce security threats, and make informed decisions without causing friction for end users. Clearspeed’s technology is widely applied in insurance, government, defence, and financial services sectors.
Clearspeed plans to deploy the new funding to accelerate growth in markets where trust and speed are crucial, including government, defence, insurance, and banking. The company will invest in expanding its global footprint, enhance product innovation, and grow its teams to maintain technological leadership and meet rising demand for secure, high-integrity screening solutions.
Clearspeed’s technology has delivered impressive results, particularly in insurance. It consistently achieves more than a 30X return on investment by improving early risk assessment during underwriting and claims processes. For example, Zurich Insurance, which serves 75 million customers in over 200 countries, has used Clearspeed to halve claims handling times and increase immediate customer payments by 40%, enabling faster financial relief.
Government clients have also benefited significantly, achieving a 95% reduction in vetting cycle times and a 65% decrease in investigation costs. Clearspeed supports critical national security functions such as countering threat financing, drug testing, personnel vetting, and partner force screening.
Anna Nekoranec, co-founder and CEO of Align Private Capital, said, “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.”
Scott Clayton, head of claims fraud at Zurich Insurance, added, “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.”
General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) remarked, “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.”
Alex Martin, co-founder and CEO of Clearspeed, said, “This investment propels Clearspeed into a bold new chapter. 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. We’re investing in our teams, accelerating innovation, and ensuring our technology stays ahead—not just to grow, but to help organisations worldwide realise the strategic advantage of rapidly establishing trust.”
In previous funding rounds, Clearspeed has raised $50m, bringing total investments to $110m with this latest Series D.
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