Cinder
New York City, US · Founded 2022 · 52 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors
Cinder builds an AI-based trust and safety platform, using custom AI agents, tooling, and services to detect and disrupt online threats such as terrorism, child exploitation, and nation-state actors. It serves companies needing content moderation and threat protection for their platforms and users.
Founders & leadership
Cinder was founded in 2022 by Glen Wise, Brian F, Declan Cummings, and Philip Brennan.
Investors · 10
Also in the syndicate · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$41M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $41MSeries BJun 2026 · 3 sources
Accel, M12, M12 – Microsoft's Venture Fund, Outpost Ventures, Pioneer Fund, PSP Growth, Radical Ventures, Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Cinder went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cinder do?
- Cinder builds an AI-based trust and safety platform, using custom AI agents, tooling, and services to detect and disrupt online threats such as terrorism, child exploitation, and nation-state actors. It serves companies needing content moderation and threat protection for their platforms and users.
- Who founded Cinder?
- Cinder was founded by Glen Wise, Brian F, Declan Cummings, Philip Brennan in 2022.
- Who are Cinder's investors?
- Cinder's investors include Accel, J2 Ventures, Mozilla Ventures, Webb Investment Network, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), OUTPOST VENTURES, Radical Ventures, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Cinder raised?
- Cinder has disclosed $41M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Cinder headquartered?
- Cinder is headquartered in New York City, US.