Stealcut Raises Seed Funding

Stealcut, a Seoul-based AI security startup that specializes in deepfake prevention and detection, has secured seed funding. The company, which provides proactive protection technology for digital imagery, received investment from Mashup Ventures as well as R&D funding through the South Korean government-backed TIPS program.

Investors

Mashup Ventures and the TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for Startup) program.

Stealcut Use of Funds

The company plans to use the funding to support technological advancement and to focus on expanding its domestic and international client base.

About Stealcut

Founded by CEO Jeong-hoon Lee, CTO Hyun-jin Yoo, and COO Gyu-won Ha, Stealcut is an AI security firm that develops AI-powered technology designed to prevent and detect deepfakes. Its two core services are Stealcut Protect, which proactively prevents deepfake synthesis, and Stealcut Detect, which identifies AI-generated or manipulated images and videos. Its technology embeds imperceptible signals into original photos without compromising image quality, helping prevent misuse before deepfakes are created.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://stealcut.com

Company: Stealcut
Raised: Undisclosed
Round: Seed
Funding Date: January 11, 2026
Lead Investor: Mashup Ventures, TIPS program
Software Category: AI Security
Source: https://en.wowtale.net/2026/08/11/234687/