Helix Raises $6.2M Pre-seed

Helix, a Los Angeles-based voice-powered human verification platform, has raised $6.2 million in pre-seed funding to combat bot traffic and verify human identity in the age of generative AI. The company, which is already live with its first partners, utilizes on-device biometric analysis to verify age and identity in under four seconds without storing sensitive user data.

Investors

The round was led by Chicago Ventures. Additional investors include BAM Ventures, Aglaé Ventures, Corazon Capital, Tusk Ventures, Yonder Ventures, Rule30, Press On Ventures, and Brown Angel Group.

Helix Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to scale its operations and further deploy its voice-based biometric identity and age assurance platform across various industries, including ticketing, gaming, gambling, and fintech.

About Helix

Founded by former engineers from Ticketmaster, Tinder, and Zillow, Helix aims to restore trust in digital interactions. The company provides a privacy-first verification solution that integrates via SDK, allowing platforms to distinguish between real human users and synthetic AI agents through voice-based verification.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://helix.id

Company: Helix
Raised: $6.2M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: November 11, 2026
Lead Investor: Chicago Ventures
Additional Investors: BAM Ventures, Aglaé Ventures, Corazon Capital, Tusk Ventures, Yonder Ventures, Rule30, Press On Ventures, Brown Angel Group
Software Category: Cybersecurity, Identity Verification
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/helix-secures-6-2-million-in-pre-seed-capital-and-launches-voice-based-human-verification-for-the-ai-era-302936742.html