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Blackbird
Founded 2017 · 76 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors
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Blackbird.AI provides an AI-powered narrative intelligence platform that detects and analyzes emerging narrative threats, reputational risks, and disinformation campaigns targeting organizations across social media, dark web, and traditional news outlets. The platform serves executive leaders and cross-functional teams seeking to identify and neutralize narrative attacks that threaten corporate value and brand reputation.
Founders & leadership
Blackbird was founded in 2017 by Naushad UzZaman.
Investors · 10
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Also in the syndicate · 1
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Blackbird do?
- Blackbird.AI provides an AI-powered narrative intelligence platform that detects and analyzes emerging narrative threats, reputational risks, and disinformation campaigns targeting organizations across social media, dark web, and traditional news outlets. The platform serves executive leaders and cross-functional teams seeking to identify and neutralize narrative attacks that threaten corporate value and brand reputation.
- Who founded Blackbird?
- Blackbird was founded by Naushad UzZaman in 2017.
- Who are Blackbird's investors?
- Blackbird's investors include Amand Ventures, Nex Cubed, StartFast, StartFast Ventures, Adams Street Partners, Future Fund, Morgan Stanley, Ten Eleven and 1 more.