# Authentic8

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/authentic8

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Redwood City, US
- Website: www.authentic8.com
- Latest round: Series B (Aug 31, 2017)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Authentic8, Inc. specializes in secure web investigation solutions, primarily through its Silo for Research platform, enabling users to conduct digital investigations anonymously and safely across various web domains.Founded in 2010 in Redwood City, US, Authentic8, Inc. develops tools for secure online investigations. In October 2025, Authentic8, Inc. raised USD 12 million in venture debt funding from Vistara Growth.  The firm was co-founded by Ramesh Rajagopal and Scott Petry, who also serves as the CEO.Authentic8 is primarily known for its flagship product, Silo for Research, a comprehensive web investigation platform designed to facilitate anonymous and secure digital investigations across the surface, deep, and dark web. This platform enables users to conduct intelligence gathering without exposing themselves to cyber threats, as it operates in a fully isolated environment that separates trusted applications and data from untrusted web content and devices. With features such as the Isolation API, Silo provides flexibility and robust security, catering primarily to sectors including cybersecurity, military, and financial compliance. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes over 750 government agencies and commercial enterprises, emphasizing its reach in North America and Europe, where demand for secure digital investigation tools is growing. The platform’s capabilities are particularly beneficial for cybersecurity analysts, digital marketers, IT professionals, and military customers who require high levels of security and anonymity in their online research activities.Authentic8’s revenue generation model revolves around subscription-based services, primarily through its Silo for Research platform. Clients typically engage in annual subscription agreements that provide access to the platform's features and functionalities, ensuring ongoing support and updates. The company also offers tailored solutions for organizations requiring specific configurations or additional features, deepening client relationships and enhancing customer retention. Transactional structures involve direct B2B engagements, allowing organizations to integrate Silo into their existing workflows seamlessly. While exact pricing plans for Silo are proprietary, the structured subscriptions reflect the platform's premium positioning in the market, supporting its value proposition of enhanced security and anonymity for digital investigations. The company plans to utilize the October 2025 funding to restructure its finances, strengthen its capital resources, speed up the development of new products, and enhance relationships with both government and business clients.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Aug 31, 2017 — ClearSky Advisors LLC

## Investors

- ClearSky Advisors LLC — Series B