Revel8 Secures €7 Million to Bolster AI Cyber Defense
October 7, 2025, 3:36 pm
Berlin-based revel8 just secured €7 million. This significant funding empowers its fight against surging AI-powered cyberattacks. Generative AI now facilitates incredibly sophisticated deepfakes, vishing, and social engineering. These advanced threats exploit the persistent vulnerability of human error. Revel8's innovative AI-native platform actively builds "human firewalls" at an unprecedented scale. It expertly mimics modern cyber tactics through deepfake-first simulations. Personalized, multi-channel training modules transform every employee into an active, formidable layer of defense. This vital investment will accelerate revel8's global expansion. It fuels team growth and enhances core enterprise capabilities. Revel8 champions proactive human resilience. It strengthens organizations against next-generation digital threats. This makes costly incidents far less likely.
The cyber threat landscape evolves rapidly. AI-powered attacks now dominate. Berlin-based revel8 secures €7 million in new funding. This capital empowers its critical mission. The company fights sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats head-on. Revel8 builds robust human defenses. It transforms the weakest link into an active firewall.
Generative AI changed everything. It lowers attack barriers dramatically. Creating convincing fake voices, images, and messages is now simple. Vishing incidents surged by over 442% in 2024. Deepfake video calls led to a $25 million bank transfer in Hong Kong. A separate voice phishing attack caused over £300 million in losses for Marks & Spencer in April 2025. These are not isolated events. They represent a dangerous trend.
Traditional cybersecurity defenses often fail. They focus on technology. They neglect the human element. Most breaches still stem from human error. Old e-learning methods are outdated. They lack realism. They do not prepare employees for real-world attacks. A new approach is vital. Revel8 provides that solution.
Revel8's platform is AI-native. It is deepfake-first. This mimics modern attacker tactics precisely. The system replicates new social-engineering methods rapidly. It acts in mere hours, not months. Open-source intelligence (OSINT) personalizes every simulation. Training adapts to each employee's context.
Individuals receive adaptive "playlists" of attacks. These are role-aware. They evolve with behavior and performance. This makes training highly effective. Multi-channel, in-the-moment exercises are key. They expose users to realistic cyberattacks across all communication channels. This builds a strong security culture. It reduces incident risk.
The platform transforms human factors. It changes them from a weakness to a strength. Employees become active defense layers. Revel8 aims to train 10 million "human firewalls." This goal addresses a massive industry need. It prepares organizations for the future of cyber warfare.
Julius Muth, Tom Müller, and Robert Seilbeck founded revel8. They observed glaring gaps in existing defenses. Organizations were unprepared for AI-based impersonation. The founders, all Celonis alumni, saw the future. They built a solution for it. Their vision drives revel8's innovation.
The €7 million funding round provides critical resources. It includes a €5.7 million seed round. Peak led the investment. Fortino Capital and Merantix Capital also participated. Several renowned business angels joined. These include Mario Götze, Sergej Epp (CISO, Sysdig), Michael Schrank (CISO, Adidas), Rogier Fischer (Co-founder & CEO, Hadrian), and Alexander Rinke (CEO, Celonis). This strong backing signals confidence.
The new capital enables significant growth. Revel8 will scale its team. It will enhance enterprise capabilities. Global expansion accelerates immediately. The company already offers a European cloud option. It is among the first cybersecurity providers on Stackit, from Schwarz Group. This provides a strong foothold in the European market.
Revel8’s technology addresses compliance requirements. It helps organizations meet NIS2 and ISO 27001 standards. These regulations demand robust security measures. Human resilience against emerging cyber threats is crucial. Revel8 delivers that resilience.
The company's approach is unique. It combines AI-powered attack simulations. OSINT-driven personalization is central. Multi-channel attack chains mirror real threats. Real-time micro-trainings reinforce learning. This holistic method improves human defenses significantly. It prepares workforces for the most sophisticated attacks.
AI is transforming the threat landscape. Attackers innovate constantly. Defenders must keep pace. Revel8 ensures companies are not left behind. It provides the next generation of defense tools. These tools are built for the next generation of threats. Revel8 is headquartered in Berlin. A relocation to Munich is planned for early 2026.
This funding marks a pivotal moment. Revel8 strengthens its position. It is a leader in AI-native cybersecurity awareness. The company builds Europe’s leading platform. It is a vital ally in the digital arms race. Human error is no longer an inevitability. It becomes an active, intelligent defense. Revel8 makes this transformation possible. Its impact will be global.
The cyber threat landscape evolves rapidly. AI-powered attacks now dominate. Berlin-based revel8 secures €7 million in new funding. This capital empowers its critical mission. The company fights sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats head-on. Revel8 builds robust human defenses. It transforms the weakest link into an active firewall.
Generative AI changed everything. It lowers attack barriers dramatically. Creating convincing fake voices, images, and messages is now simple. Vishing incidents surged by over 442% in 2024. Deepfake video calls led to a $25 million bank transfer in Hong Kong. A separate voice phishing attack caused over £300 million in losses for Marks & Spencer in April 2025. These are not isolated events. They represent a dangerous trend.
Traditional cybersecurity defenses often fail. They focus on technology. They neglect the human element. Most breaches still stem from human error. Old e-learning methods are outdated. They lack realism. They do not prepare employees for real-world attacks. A new approach is vital. Revel8 provides that solution.
Revel8's platform is AI-native. It is deepfake-first. This mimics modern attacker tactics precisely. The system replicates new social-engineering methods rapidly. It acts in mere hours, not months. Open-source intelligence (OSINT) personalizes every simulation. Training adapts to each employee's context.
Individuals receive adaptive "playlists" of attacks. These are role-aware. They evolve with behavior and performance. This makes training highly effective. Multi-channel, in-the-moment exercises are key. They expose users to realistic cyberattacks across all communication channels. This builds a strong security culture. It reduces incident risk.
The platform transforms human factors. It changes them from a weakness to a strength. Employees become active defense layers. Revel8 aims to train 10 million "human firewalls." This goal addresses a massive industry need. It prepares organizations for the future of cyber warfare.
Julius Muth, Tom Müller, and Robert Seilbeck founded revel8. They observed glaring gaps in existing defenses. Organizations were unprepared for AI-based impersonation. The founders, all Celonis alumni, saw the future. They built a solution for it. Their vision drives revel8's innovation.
The €7 million funding round provides critical resources. It includes a €5.7 million seed round. Peak led the investment. Fortino Capital and Merantix Capital also participated. Several renowned business angels joined. These include Mario Götze, Sergej Epp (CISO, Sysdig), Michael Schrank (CISO, Adidas), Rogier Fischer (Co-founder & CEO, Hadrian), and Alexander Rinke (CEO, Celonis). This strong backing signals confidence.
The new capital enables significant growth. Revel8 will scale its team. It will enhance enterprise capabilities. Global expansion accelerates immediately. The company already offers a European cloud option. It is among the first cybersecurity providers on Stackit, from Schwarz Group. This provides a strong foothold in the European market.
Revel8’s technology addresses compliance requirements. It helps organizations meet NIS2 and ISO 27001 standards. These regulations demand robust security measures. Human resilience against emerging cyber threats is crucial. Revel8 delivers that resilience.
The company's approach is unique. It combines AI-powered attack simulations. OSINT-driven personalization is central. Multi-channel attack chains mirror real threats. Real-time micro-trainings reinforce learning. This holistic method improves human defenses significantly. It prepares workforces for the most sophisticated attacks.
AI is transforming the threat landscape. Attackers innovate constantly. Defenders must keep pace. Revel8 ensures companies are not left behind. It provides the next generation of defense tools. These tools are built for the next generation of threats. Revel8 is headquartered in Berlin. A relocation to Munich is planned for early 2026.
This funding marks a pivotal moment. Revel8 strengthens its position. It is a leader in AI-native cybersecurity awareness. The company builds Europe’s leading platform. It is a vital ally in the digital arms race. Human error is no longer an inevitability. It becomes an active, intelligent defense. Revel8 makes this transformation possible. Its impact will be global.