StealthMole is a technology company.
StealthMole has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round.
StealthMole has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
StealthMole has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
StealthMole's investors include Korea Investment Partners, Rabbit Ventures.
StealthMole is a Singapore-based cybersecurity company founded in 2022 that builds an AI-powered, cloud-based platform for dark web threat intelligence, digital investigation, risk assessment, and threat monitoring.[1][2][3] It serves governments, law enforcement agencies, and enterprises by analyzing over 255 billion data points from the dark web, deep web, leaked databases, cybercriminals' blogs, and Telegram to detect and mitigate cyber threats like data leaks and illicit activities.[1][2][3] With a $7 million Series A funding round in March 2024, the company has gained traction serving over 50 clients across 17 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, demonstrating strong growth momentum in a high-demand sector.[3][5]
StealthMole was co-founded in 2022 by Louis Hur (CEO), an enterprise IT security expert and serial entrepreneur in cybersecurity, and an unnamed CTO (referred to as "Choi"), a threat investigator and OSINT profiler with prior advisory roles at South Korea's National Intelligence Service, National Police Agency, and Ministry of National Defense.[3] The idea emerged from Hur's experience identifying a critical gap in Asia-specific dark web data and intelligence networks amid rising cyberattacks, data leaks, and cybercrimes driven by digital transformation, hybrid workforces, and targeted industries like semiconductors.[3] Early traction came quickly, with the platform now powering investigations for national security and enterprise cybersecurity teams.[3]
StealthMole rides the surging demand for dark web intelligence amid escalating global cyberattacks, particularly in Asia where rapid digitalization and IP-rich sectors like manufacturing fuel espionage and ransomware.[3] Its timing aligns with post-2023 spikes in weekly attacks and the need for AI-driven tools to handle anonymized threats, filling gaps in regional data that legacy platforms overlook.[3] Market forces like hybrid work, data breaches, and regulatory pressures on national security favor its growth, as seen in similar raises by Sixgill ($15M) and acquisitions like ZeroFox's Vigilante.[3] By empowering law enforcement and enterprises, StealthMole influences the ecosystem through enhanced OSINT and threat sharing, bolstering collective defenses in cybersecurity.[1][2]
StealthMole is poised for expansion with its recent $7M Series A, likely scaling its platform to more enterprise clients and deepening AI capabilities for predictive threat analytics.[3][5] Trends like AI proliferation in cyber defense, rising state-sponsored attacks in Asia, and integration with broader security stacks will shape its trajectory, potentially leading to further funding or partnerships.[3][6] Its influence may evolve from niche Asia dark web specialist to global leader, as demand for real-time, region-specific intelligence intensifies—positioning it as a key player in proactive cybersecurity.[1][3]
StealthMole has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Series A in March 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | $7.0M Series A | Korea Investment Partners, Rabbit Ventures |