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Cyabra to go public via SPAC merger, valued at $70M
OUR TAKEThe startup Cyabra is set to go public through a merger with Trailblazer Merger, valuing the company at $70 million. In just a few years since its inception, Cyabra has managed to attract major investors like OurCrowd and Founders Fund, collaborated with 19 governments to safeguard elections…
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OUR TAKEThe startup Cyabra is set to go public through a merger with Trailblazer Merger, valuing the company at $70 million. In just a few years since its inception, Cyabra has managed to attract major investors like OurCrowd and Founders Fund, collaborated with 19 governments…
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OUR TAKE The startup Cyabra is set to go public through a merger with Trailblazer Merger, valuing the company at $70 million. In just a few years since its inception, Cyabra has managed to attract major investors like OurCrowd and Founders Fund, collaborated with 19 governments to safeguard elections, and even provided services to Warner Media and Elon Musk. Notably, before Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, he relied on Cyabra’s technology to analyse fake accounts. However, with the abundance of social media noise today, it remains to be seen if Cyabra’s sharp sword can continue to cut through the clutter. The path to protecting truth is never a straight and easy one. –Miurio huang, BTW reporter Cyabra, a Tel Aviv-based startup specialising in detecting disinformation, announced plans to go public by merging with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Trailblazer Merger Corporation I . This merger will list Cyabra on the Nasdaq, valuing the company at $70 million. Founded in 2018, Cyabra has attracted notable investors, including OurCrowd, which led its $5.6 million Series A round, as well as Founders Fund, Harpoon Ventures, and several others. The merger is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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Analysis
Cyabra has developed technology to identify and combat fake social media accounts and disinformation campaigns. Over the past year, the company has collaborated with 19 governments to safeguard their elections. Corporate clients, such as Warner Media, have used Cyabra’s services to protect their brand reputation from fake profiles, as seen with the release of “Wonder Woman 1984.” Additionally, Elon Musk utilised Cyabra’s technology to analyse bot activity prior to his acquisition of Twitter. CEO and co-founder Dan Brahmy highlighted Cyabra’s sophisticated algorithms and data analytics, developed by veterans from the Israeli special operations command (SOCOM), to detect automated bots spreading misinformation. Brahmy emphasised the importance of Cyabra’s technology in providing actionable insights to prevent damage and protect both brands and citizens from disinformation. Earlier this year, former CIA director and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joined Cyabra’s board. He praised Cyabra’s efforts in uncovering inauthentic accounts and false narratives, emphasising the startup’s role in protecting democracy and national security. Also read: Cybersecurity firm Wiz scraps $23B merger agreement with Google
Key Points
- Cyabra, a Tel Aviv-based startup specialising in detecting disinformation, announced plans to go public by merging with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Trailblazer Merger Corporation I.
- As misinformation continues to pose a threat to both public and private sectors, Cyabra’s services are becoming essential for maintaining the integrity of information and protecting reputations.
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