Hardshell
PrivateLast Round
Grant
Apr 23, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$1.21M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Hardshell operates in Cybersecurity and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in April 2026.
Hardshell is an AI security company that provides a platform to give organizations visibility into their AI data layer, detecting threats and hardening datasets.
Sector
Cybersecurity
Verticals
Data Protection, Defense Tech, Compliance & Risk
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Hardshell Comparables
Compare Hardshell with similar companies based on industry and business-model similarity.
| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Adversa AI | 78% | |
| HiddenLayer | 78% | |
| Cranium | 73% |
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Hardshell Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Apr 23, 2026 | ||||
| Pre Seed | Feb 13, 2026 | ||||
| Accelerator | Jun 18, 2025 |
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Hardshell Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Front Porch Venture Partners | Pre Seed, Grant |
| CAV Angels | Pre Seed, Grant |
| i.Lab Incubator | Accelerator |
| Black Prism Capital Partners | Pre Seed, Grant |
| Blu Venture Investors | Pre Seed, Grant |
| Mojo Ventures | Pre Seed |
| VTC Ventures | Pre Seed, Grant |
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Aug 21, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 149% MoM, reaching 1.3K.
- May 16, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 90% MoM, from 652 to 1.2K.
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- recognized_asAug 26, 2026
Hardshell Inc. recognized as grand prize winner at sixth annual Startup Pitch Contest on Aug 20th '26.
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Hardshell Filings
Explore SEC and related filing metadata, where available.
| Type | Date | Amount Offered | Amount Sold | Filing | Pages | Download |
|---|
Filing documents are not displayed on this public page. Request access to learn about available coverage.
Book a demoFor institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hardshell's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Hardshell a public or private company?
Hardshell is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Hardshell?
Hardshell is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Hardshell's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Hardshell worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Hardshell is not publicly available.
Can I buy Hardshell stock?
Hardshell shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Hardshell's last funding round?
Hardshell's most recent funding round was Grant on April 23, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Hardshell?
Key investors in Hardshell include Front Porch Venture Partners, CAV Angels, i.Lab Incubator, Black Prism Capital Partners, Blu Venture Investors.
Will Hardshell IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Hardshell.
How can I track Hardshell secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Hardshell's shares on secondary markets.