Manticore
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Benedict Tanunlockedknows Saeid Atabaki · together at Singapore Management University (overlapped)
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ManticoreAI (ShieldProbe) is an AI-driven penetration testing platform that combines autonomous assessment with CREST-certified human validation to find web and network vulnerabilities, apply middleware-level mitigations in under 30ms, draft code fixes, and re-test on every commit. It targets security, compliance, and engineering teams needing audit-grade pentests for standards like SOC 2, PCI DSS 4.0.1, and DORA.
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Saeid AtabakiinFounder and CEOSaeid Atabaki leads ManticoreAI, an autonomous penetration testing platform. He has extensive cybersecurity experience including building and leading red team operations, managing security budgets for regional teams, and developing custom adversarial simulation tools.
Investors · 5
Gula Tech AdventuresFulton · $100K – $5Mvia Cyndi Gula · inferred
BenchmarkreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $30M
Correlation VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $4M
SoftBank GroupreportedTokyo
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Manticore do?
- ManticoreAI (ShieldProbe) is an AI-driven penetration testing platform that combines autonomous assessment with CREST-certified human validation to find web and network vulnerabilities, apply middleware-level mitigations in under 30ms, draft code fixes, and re-test on every commit. It targets security, compliance, and engineering teams needing audit-grade pentests for standards like SOC 2, PCI DSS 4.0.1, and DORA.
- Who founded Manticore?
- Manticore was founded by Saeid Atabaki.
- Who are Manticore's investors?
- Manticore's investors include Gula Tech Adventures, Benchmark, Correlation Ventures, SoftBank Group.


