# StrongestLayer

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.strongestlayer.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $9.3M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 22, 2026)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in the US, StrongestLayer Inc. specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions, particularly utilizing AI to protect against phishing attacks and other evolving threats.StrongestLayer Inc. was founded in 2024 in San Francisco, US, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. The company was co-founded by Alan LeFort (CEO), Muhammad Rizwan (CTO) and Joshua Bass (CPO). In July 2026, StrongestLayer inc. raised USD 4.1 million in seed funding from Inovia Capital, LaunchPod and Alumni Ventures Group, Sorenson Capital and individual investor. The founders and further details on any historical pivots are not specified. StrongestLayer, Inc. specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions, particularly focusing on AI-driven protection against phishing attacks, business email compromise (BEC), and malware threats that evade traditional defenses. Their primary offering, an LLM-native detection pipeline, utilizes large language model (LLM) technology to analyze a wide array of structured and unstructured data, such as email content, metadata, and user behavior. This technology enhances threat detection by emulating human analyst reasoning to identify malicious intent and emerging threats in real time. StrongestLayer's services are designed for businesses across various sectors, with a particular emphasis on financial services, where they safeguard sensitive transactions against identity-based scams and social engineering attacks. The company's solution is deployed in multiple geographical markets, including North America and Europe, catering to a diverse client base that includes corporations aiming to bolster their cybersecurity infrastructure.StrongestLayer generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models, offering tiered pricing plans aligned with the varying needs of its clients. Clients subscribe to access their suite of products, which includes the Threat Reasoning and AI Correlation Engine (TRACE), among other services. These subscriptions typically involve annual or multi-year contracts, providing clients with continuous access to the platform’s capabilities, including real-time threat detection and alert triaging. The revenue structure is heavily B2B-oriented, with partnerships established with organizations requiring robust protection against sophisticated cyber threats. This transactional model allows StrongestLayer to maintain a consistent revenue stream while delivering essential cybersecurity services to its clients, ensuring effective protection against evolving digital threats. 

The company will use the July 2026 funding to expand its platform and support go-to-market growth ahead of a planned Series A round.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 22, 2026, $4.1M — Inovia Capital, Sorenson Capital, Alumni Ventures Group, LaunchPod
- Seed, Jul 17, 2025, $5.2M — Sorenson Capital, Recall Capital

## Investors

- Sorenson Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sorenson-capital) — Seed
- Recall Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/recall-capital) — Seed
- Inovia Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inovia-capital) — Seed
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Seed
- LaunchPod — Seed