Askeal Secures $1.1M Pre-Seed for AI Security Assistant

Askeal has successfully raised $1.1 million in pre-seed funding for its AI security assistant. This new tool combines machine analysis with human expertise. The startup, cofounded by Roxane Suau, secured the funding three months after its inception in August 2025. It's now launching its tool with an international community of early testers. Here's the thing: Askeal aims to help security staff who are often overwhelmed with alerts. Users can ask questions in natural language and receive evidence-backed assessments. What's interesting is the tool can gather technical research for vulnerabilities, provide risk levels, and suggest actions. It also handles log analysis and security configuration advice. The platform is unique because it's powered by over 270 vetted contributors, including vendors and researchers. These individuals manually feed intelligence into the system. The bottom line: Askeal offers verifiable, human-vetted intelligence, aiming for transparency over opaque AI answers in the cybersecurity market.