# Ceartas DMCA

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ceartas-dmca

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
- Website: www.ceartas.io
- Total disclosed funding: $4.3M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 30, 2024)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Founded in 2021 and based in Dublin, Ireland, Ceartas DMCA Ltd. operates as a developer of a protection platform that offers a system powered by artificial intelligence that searches millions of websites to safeguard intellectual property, preserving the integrity and safety of business. Dan Purcell (CEO) and Jonathan Smyth (CTO) are the co-founders of the company. In April 2024, Ceartas DMCA Ltd. raised EUR 4 million in seed funding led by Earlybird Venture Capital and Upside VC. In June 2026, Ceartas DMCA Ltd raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from Sony Ventures Corp.

The company offers solutions tailored for content creators and enterprises alike. For content creators, the firm provides a shield against unauthorized content distribution and leaks, ensuring that their creations remain protected from piracy. This protection extends across all platforms, from detecting trademark infringements to combating counterfeit goods. Enterprises benefit from Ceartas's brand protection solutions, which encompass a wide spectrum of monitoring services. Ceartas offers an array of AI-driven tools to uphold brand integrity on a large scale, whether it's safeguarding intellectual property or mitigating the risks posed by deepfake content. The company’s key feature is its deepfake detection and removal services, which utilize advanced technology to identify and eliminate fabricated content.

The startup generates revenue through subscription plans, which include the creators plan, which starts at USD 39 per creator each month, and the price for agencies is based on customized pricing.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 30, 2024, $4.3M — Earlybird, Upside

## Investors

- Earlybird (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/earlybird) — Seed
- Upside (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/upside) — Seed