Fakespot
New York, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors
Fakespot was a browser extension and mobile app that used AI to analyze the authenticity of online product reviews for consumers. Acquired by Mozilla in 2023 and integrated into Firefox as "Review Checker," the product was shut down on July 1, 2025.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecurityE-commerce
Founders & leadership
Fakespot was founded in 2018 by Saoud Khalifah.
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Saoud KhalifahFounder30 Under 30 2020
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Sze Ming OoiMr. Ooi is the Chief Strategy Officer of the Issuer.
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Sashi ReddiNamed on SEC filing
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Robert E. GrossNamed on SEC filing
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Jeremy PatutoNamed on SEC filing
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Robert Gross
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$7.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2020
▶$4MraisedNov 2020 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4MraisedNov 2020 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Saoud KhalifahExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Robert E. GrossExecutive Officer, Director
- Doc ParghiDirector
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $4M
- First sale
- Nov 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.7MraisedMay 2020 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.7MraisedMay 2020 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert E. GrossExecutive Officer
- Jeremy PatutoDirector
- Saoud KhalifahExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Doc ParghiDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.7M
- Amount sold
- $1.7M
- First sale
- Oct 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.5MraisedOct 2018 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.5MraisedOct 2018 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Saoud KhalifahExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Sze Ming OoiExecutive Officer
- Sashi ReddiDirector
- Robert E. GrossExecutive Officer
- Jeremy PatutoDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- First sale
- Aug 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Fakespot do?
- Fakespot was a browser extension and mobile app that used AI to analyze the authenticity of online product reviews for consumers. Acquired by Mozilla in 2023 and integrated into Firefox as "Review Checker," the product was shut down on July 1, 2025.
- Who founded Fakespot?
- Fakespot was founded by Saoud Khalifah in 2018.
- Who are Fakespot's investors?
- Fakespot's investors include 500 Global, Beresford Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Graph Ventures, Faith Capital, SRI Capital.
- How much funding has Fakespot raised?
- Fakespot has disclosed $7.2M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Fakespot headquartered?
- Fakespot is headquartered in New York, US.