Modulus
Modulus Labs, Inc. is focused on enhancing digital accountability through innovative cryptographic solutions, particularly in the realm of AI. Their flagship product, a zero-knowledge prover for AI, aims to ensure the integrity of AI outputs by preventing manipulation, thereby fostering trust in digital interactions. With a commitment to building a more human-centered internet, Modulus is positioned to serve millions through its integration with the World Network, making significant strides in AI security and user authentication. Their approach leverages advanced cryptographic techniques to deliver private and verifiably secure authentication, distinguishing between bots and humans at a massive scale, which is crucial in today's digital landscape.
Modulus
Modulus Labs, Inc. is focused on enhancing digital accountability through innovative cryptographic solutions, particularly in the realm of AI. Their flagship product, a zero-knowledge prover for AI, aims to ensure the integrity of AI outputs by preventing manipulation, thereby fostering trust in digital interactions. With a commitment to building a more human-centered internet, Modulus is positioned to serve millions through its integration with the World Network, making significant strides in AI security and user authentication. Their approach leverages advanced cryptographic techniques to deliver private and verifiably secure authentication, distinguishing between bots and humans at a massive scale, which is crucial in today's digital landscape.
TL;DR
What: Accountable AI: uses zero-knowledge cryptography to verify AI outputs weren't manipulated
Founded: 2021
HQ: San Francisco, CA
Funding: $6.3M seed (Nov 1, 2023)
Founders: Daniel Shorr (cofounder & CEO); Ryan Cao; Nick Cosby
Acquisition: Announced acquisition by Tools for Humanity (Dec 12, 2024)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Integrity and verifiability of AI outputs; preventing manipulation of model results; enabling verifiable, on-chain AI interactions.
Founded
2021
Industry
AI security / cryptography
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
$6.3M
Other investors listed for the round include Inflection.xyz, Global Coin Research, Floodgate, Blockchain Builders Fund, Bankless Ventures, Alliance DAO, and Stanford Blockchain Club.
Investor Signal
“Seed round led by Variant and 1kx; participating investors include Floodgate, Inflection.xyz, Global Coin Research, Bankless Ventures, Alliance DAO, and Stanford Blockchain Club.”