Clearspeed Raises $60M to Scale AI Voice-Based Risk Platform

Voice Analytics Firm to Expand Footprint in Finance, Defense and Insurance Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • June 25, 2025

A voice-based risk assessment vendor led by a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps reserves raised $60 million to address needs in the insurance and banking sectors.

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San Diego-based Clearspeed has transitioned its voice analytics technology from the military to commercial applications in fraud prevention and risk management as demand in conservative sectors like banking and defense grows, said co-founder and CEO Alex Martin. He said Clearspeed's focus on enhancing trust rather than just detecting deception is vital as voice becomes the dominant interface.

"We need the capital to fuel that growth, to expand in the U.K. market and into other geos, and then land in the ...