Hardshell
PrivateLast Round
Grant
Apr 23, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$1.21M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
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, Application Security, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Hardshell Comparables
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| Adversa AI | 78% | |
| HiddenLayer | 78% | |
| Cranium | 73% |
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 |
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 |
Market signals
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- Aug 21, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 149% MoM, reaching 1.3K.
- May 16, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 90% MoM, from 652 to 1.2K.
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.
Hardshell Filings
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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 with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
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. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
When was Hardshell's last funding round?
Hardshell's most recent funding round was Pre Seed on March 29, 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?
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