Clearspeed, a leader in voice-based risk assessment technology, announced it has secured $60 million in Series D funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $110 million. The funding round was led by Align Private Capital, with participation from IronGate Capital Advisors, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, and KBW Ventures. General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) also joined as a multi-round investor.
For insurance, Clearspeed consistently yields a return on investment of more than 30 times by assessing risk early in the claims and underwriting process, driving faster and more accurate decisions that improve customer outcomes. This includes cutting claims handling time in half and increasing immediate payments to customers by 40%. And Zurich Insurance—a global, multi-line insurer serving 75 million customers across more than 200 countries— has significantly accelerated claims payment to customers where they’ve implemented Clearspeed, allowing them to provide more immediate relief in moments of need.
Government stakeholders view Clearspeed’s commercial success as crucial to combating fraud, waste, and abuse, while also advancing national security priorities such as countering threat financing, drug testing, personnel vetting, and partner force screening. Agencies using Clearspeed have seen a 95% reduction in vetting cycle time and a 65% decrease in investigation costs.
New board member: Along with the raise, the company will add Anna Nekoranec, Co-Founder and CEO of Align Private Capital, to Clearspeed’s Board of Directors.
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“Clearspeed has demonstrated true dual-use potential—with scalable commercial results and meaningful impact in high-stakes environments. It’s rare to see a solution that can reduce fraud, mitigate security threats, and save significant costs without creating friction for the end user. This is the innovation needed to build smarter, more human-centered systems of trust.”
Anna Nekoranec, Co-Founder and CEO of Align Private Capital
“We see Clearspeed as a powerful complement to an insurer’s multi-layered global risk strategy—offering a streamlined, trust-building experience for customers while helping to make more confident decisions and combat increasingly complex fraud.”
Scott Clayton, Head of Claims Fraud, Zurich Insurance
“As security threats evolve, so must the solutions designed to counter them. Clearspeed’s AI-enabled voice analytics delivers outsized value for personnel vetting, insider threat mitigation, and enterprise security—where building trust quickly is paramount.”
Private Investor General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.), former CIA Director and Commander of U.S. Central Command
“This investment propels Clearspeed into a bold new chapter. We’re doubling down on the markets where trust and speed matter most—government, defense, insurance, banking—and expanding globally to meet the growing demand for secure, high-integrity screening. We’re investing in our teams, accelerating innovation, and ensuring our technology stays ahead—not just to grow, but to help organizations worldwide realize the strategic advantage of rapidly establishing trust.”
Alex Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of Clearspeed
