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Hardshell

Hardshell

Private
Charlottesville, VirginiaCybersecurityhttps://hardshell.ai/

Last 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

AI securityAI agent securitydata poisoningAI data protectionadversarial machine learningAI pipeline securitymodel hardeningdataset securitydefense techvulnerability managementthreat detectionAI assuranceML securityB2GSaaS

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Hardshell Comparables

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Hardshell Funding Rounds

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RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
GrantApr 23, 2026
Pre SeedFeb 13, 2026
AcceleratorJun 18, 2025

Hardshell Investors

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Hardshell investors
InvestorRounds
Front Porch Venture PartnersPre Seed, Grant
CAV AngelsPre Seed, Grant
i.Lab IncubatorAccelerator
Black Prism Capital PartnersPre Seed, Grant
Blu Venture InvestorsPre Seed, Grant
Mojo VenturesPre Seed
VTC VenturesPre Seed, Grant

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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.

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  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCharlottesville, Virginia
Employee Range8
Year Founded2025
Last FundingApr 23, 2026

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