# Spectrum Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/spectrum-labs

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.spectrumlabsai.com
- Total disclosed funding: $45M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 24, 2022)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Spectrum Labs, Inc. is a technology firm based in the US that specializes in advanced AI-driven content moderation solutions to ensure trust and safety across various digital platforms.Founded in 2016 in San Francisco, US, Spectrum Labs, Inc. develops AI-driven tools focused on content moderation. The company has successfully raised USD 32.00 mn in its Series B funding round led by Intel Capital, with a total of USD 32.00 mn raised to date. The firm has completed five deals, with the most recent deal occurring on September 7, 2023. The CEO is Justin Davis, and co-founders include Jackson Moses, Joshua Newman, Ron Leung, and Justin Davis.Spectrum Labs offers an advanced AI-driven content moderation suite known as Guardian, designed specifically for trust and safety teams across various industries, including gaming, dating, and social platforms. Guardian utilizes Contextual AI to analyze user profiles, conversation histories, and platform metadata, effectively identifying toxic conversations that conventional moderation tools often overlook. The platform addresses critical security concerns such as child grooming, hate speech, radicalization, illegal solicitation, and spam, providing comprehensive coverage that can scale content moderation efforts significantly. Spectrum Labs serves a diverse client base, including online gaming companies and social media platforms, and its solutions are available globally, with notable compliance with regulatory frameworks in regions such as the United States, Europe, and the UK.Spectrum Labs generates revenue through a subscription-based model, offering its Guardian platform and additional AI solutions to various businesses seeking enhanced content moderation capabilities. Clients engage with Spectrum Labs by integrating its tools via APIs or webhooks, resulting in tailored solutions that meet their specific community standards. This B2B structure allows Spectrum Labs to partner with a range of companies, from gaming to social media, fostering a relationship that emphasizes customer support and implementation assistance. Regular reports detailing moderator activities and community health also form part of the service, adding value to the subscriptions. The pricing structure is designed to accommodate varying needs and scales, ensuring flexibility for clients across its diverse market segments.In September 2023, Spectrum Labs was acquired by ActiveFence Ltd., which aims to enhance its portfolio of Trust and Safety solutions through this acquisition. The rationale behind this move is to create comprehensive solutions that protect individuals from online dangers. Future growth plans will likely involve the integration of Spectrum Labs' technology into ActiveFence’s offerings, further expanding its market reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 24, 2022, $32M — Intel Capital, Greycroft, Ridge Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Wing, Munich Re Ventures, Gaingels, Superset Capital, Flucas Ventures
- Series A, Jul 10, 2020, $11M — Greycroft, Ridge Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Wing, Superset Capital
- Seed, Nov 7, 2018, $2M — Superset Capital

## Investors

- Superset Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/superset-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Greycroft (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greycroft) — Series A, Series B
- Ridge Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ridge-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Global Founders Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-founders-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Wing (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wing) — Series A, Series B
- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series B
- Munich Re Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/munich-re-ventures) — Series B
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Series B
- Flucas Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flucas-ventures) — Series B