Signal AI, a leading risk and reputation intelligence platform, announced a $165 million growth-equity investment led by Battery Ventures to support its expansion and product development, including recent launches like Ask AIQ, an AI tool for senior executives to query risks and simulate scenarios.

The company serves over 650 enterprises worldwide, including major brands like Diageo, NetApp, Volvo, Bloomberg, and Uber, providing insights that help monitor geopolitical risks, regulatory developments, and reputational threats across various industries.

Signal AI utilizes AI to analyze unstructured data from sources like social media, news, and dark web to identify overlooked corporate risks, with clients such as a Hollywood streaming company, a retailer, a life sciences firm, a bank, and the UK government leveraging its platform for risk management.

Recent developments in the AI industry include governments worldwide rushing to regulate AI, with initiatives like the US AI Action Plan, the European Union’s AI Act, and proposals for an AI testing sandbox in the US, reflecting growing concerns over AI safety.

Major tech companies like Google are advancing AI safety measures, such as expanding their Frontier Safety Framework to test AI models in high-risk scenarios and prevent misuse, highlighting the importance of responsible AI development.

This surge in AI investment underscores the increasing role of AI and data analytics firms in shaping corporate and public sector decision-making, with Signal AI's recent funding round emphasizing its rising valuation and significance.

Signal AI's services are utilized across various industries, including content regulation monitoring for streaming companies and cyber vulnerability detection for retailers through analysis of social, news, and dark web sources.

The recent funding round highlights the growing importance and valuation of AI-driven media intelligence companies in the global tech landscape, with Signal AI's expansion supported by strategic acquisitions like Kelp Inc. and Social 360.

Signal AI provides predictive intelligence to risk and communications leaders, enabling proactive decision-making to protect organizational reputation and prevent crises, with insights supporting Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies.

The company's insights help clients monitor geopolitical risks, regulatory changes, and reputational threats, assisting organizations in safeguarding assets and maintaining stakeholder trust.

The $165 million investment is expected to close in Q4 2025, with Evercore serving as financial advisor and Wilson Sonsini as legal counsel, following Signal AI's successful acquisitions and strategic growth.