Insurtech Clearspeed has raised $60 mn in Series D funding to expand its AI-driven voice analytics technology for risk assessment across the insurance and national security sectors.
The new round brings Clearspeed’s total funding to $110 mn. Align Private Capital led the round, joined by IronGate Capital Advisors, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, and KBW Ventures.
General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.), former CIA Director and U.S. Central Command Commander, returned as an investor.
Petraeus highlighted the relevance of Clearspeed’s solution to modern security needs. He stated that the company’s voice analytics technology supports personnel vetting, insider threat prevention, and enterprise protection by enabling organizations to build trust quickly.
As security threats evolve, so must the solutions designed to counter them. Clearspeed’s AI-enabled voice analytics delivers outsized value for personnel vetting, insider threat mitigation, and enterprise security – where building trust quickly is paramount.
General David H. Petraeus
Anna Nekoranec, Co-Founder and CEO of Align Private Capital, will join Clearspeed’s Board of Directors. She noted the company’s dual application across commercial and government use cases.
According to Nekoranec, Clearspeed offers scalable fraud detection, threat mitigation, and cost reduction while maintaining a low-friction user experience.
Clearspeed’s technology evaluates voice responses for fraud and risk indicators without intrusive data collection. This enables faster, more informed decisions.
The insurance sector has already adopted the solution with measurable outcomes. Zurich Insurance, which serves more than 75 mn customers, reduced claims handling time by 50% and increased instant payouts by 40% using the platform.
Scott Clayton, Head of Claims Fraud at Zurich Insurance, said the tool supports a layered global risk approach. He added that Clearspeed helps insurers improve customer interactions while strengthening fraud detection and decision-making.
U.S. government agencies have also reported performance gains. They achieved a 95% cut in vetting cycle time and a 65% reduction in investigation costs across areas like personnel screening, counter-terrorism, and anti-financing operations.
These results point to Clearspeed’s capacity to handle high-risk, high-volume demands.
Alex Martin, Clearspeed’s CEO and Co-Founder, said the new funding represents a significant step for the firm’s growth.
He stated that the company is focused on expanding across sectors that require fast, secure decision-making—specifically government, defense, insurance, and banking. Martin also noted that Clearspeed is increasing investment in product development and team capacity to maintain its effectiveness against emerging threats.
We’re not just growing – we’re making sure our technology continues to deliver a strategic advantage for organizations that need to establish trust rapidly and reliably
Alex Martin, Clearspeed’s CEO and Co-Founder
With this latest round of capital, Clearspeed plans to scale operations worldwide and further integrate its voice-based risk screening technology into industries where timely and reliable trust-building remains essential.
