Pixm
New York, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
PIXM uses AI computer vision to detect and block phishing attacks directly in the browser, catching malicious clicks that email gateways, firewalls, and training miss. It provides visibility into threats and targeted users through a web portal or SOC integration, and deploys via a licensed installer with automatic updates.
Founders & leadership
Pixm was founded in 2016 by Chris Cleveland and Arun Buduri.
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2019–2021
▶$4.8MraisedJan 2022 · 33 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Chris ClevelandExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.8M
- Amount sold
- $4.8M
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$815KraisedMay 2019 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Chris ClevelandExecutive Officer, Director
- Arun BuduriExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $815K
- First sale
- Apr 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pixm do?
- PIXM uses AI computer vision to detect and block phishing attacks directly in the browser, catching malicious clicks that email gateways, firewalls, and training miss. It provides visibility into threats and targeted users through a web portal or SOC integration, and deploys via a licensed installer with automatic updates.
- Who founded Pixm?
- Pixm was founded by Chris Cleveland, Arun Buduri in 2016.
- Who are Pixm's investors?
- Pixm's investors include Chaac Ventures, Gula Tech Adventures.
- How much funding has Pixm raised?
- Pixm has disclosed $5.6M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Pixm headquartered?
- Pixm is headquartered in New York, US.