Polygraf AI, a Texas-based artificial intelligence security company, has raised $9.5 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of securing enterprise and government AI ecosystems against threats such as deepfakes, data leaks, and AI-generated fraud. The round was led by Allegis Capital, with participation from Alumni Ventures, DataPower VC, Domino Ventures, and existing backers.
Polygraf AI’s proprietary Small Language Model (SLM) technology represents a new paradigm in AI safety — delivering on-premise, explainable, and auditable AI systems designed for high-trust environments in sectors such as defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure. Unlike traditional large language models that operate as opaque cloud-based systems, Polygraf’s lightweight models can be deployed locally, offering greater control, transparency, and data integrity without compromising performance.
The company’s technology enables continuous monitoring and verification of AI outputs, helping organizations detect manipulated media, synthetic identities, and anomalous data behaviors in real time. This capability addresses a growing global need for AI authenticity assurance as generative AI technologies become more widespread and sophisticated.
The proceeds from the funding round will be used to expand product development and R&D, enhance Polygraf’s SLM architecture for enterprise-grade deployment, and scale global go-to-market efforts. The company also plans to strengthen its presence in Europe and Asia, where regulatory frameworks around AI governance and information security are rapidly evolving.
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“Polygraf is tackling one of the most consequential problems of the AI era—TRUST. Their Small Language Model architecture and on-prem AI approach represent a fundamental shift in how enterprises will deploy and govern AI.”
Spencer Tall, Managing Director, Allegis Capital
“We’re proving that you can have both intelligence and integrity—a private AI for sensitive missions that is small, local, explainable, and trustworthy. This funding enables us to protect the world’s most critical operations, where failure simply isn’t an option.”
Yagub Rahimov, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Polygraf AI
