Startup · Australia
Apate.AI
HQ Sydney, AustraliaFounded 202411-50 employeesUpdated
Is the next generation of scam prevention and intelligence.
Funding2 rounds · ~$9.8M
- Equity raised
- ~$9.8M
- Latest
- $8.2MSeed · Aug 31, 2026
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Seed | $8.2M | — | Lobby Capital | Baobab Ventures, OIF Ventures (Our Innovation Fund) | Reported |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Seed | ~$1.6M | — | OIF Ventures (Our Innovation Fund) | — | Reported |
- $8.2MAug 31, 2026
- Seed~$1.6MAug 25, 2025
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
Systems3
- Apate InsightsPlatform for analyzing scam communications and providing fraud-intelligence alerts.
- Apate TextConversational AI software for gathering scam intelligence through text interactions.
- Apate VoiceConversational AI software for engaging suspected scam callers and gathering scam intelligence.
Newest unveiled first. Systems that belong to a government program link to the program page, where variants, costs and contracts are.
People3
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Brad Joffe | Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer |
| Dali Kaafar · LinkedIn ↗ | Founder and CEO |
| Dali Kaafar · LinkedIn ↗ | Founder & CEO |
Sources9
Profile2
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Sixth-Domain · Supports Organization · country, Organization · kind
“{"country": "Australia", "hq_iso2": "AU", "id": "a1ff897c-cbfc-4672-819c-6df07ed3e77e"}”
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Apate.AI · Supports Organization · description, Organization · linkedin url, Organization · name, Organization · website
“Is the next generation of scam prevention and intelligence. We deploy advanced conversational AI bots combined with real-time insights to protect businesses, governments and communities globally.2”
Systems1
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Apate.AI · Supports System
“Apate Text is a sophisticated, AI-powered solution engineered to detect, analyse, and neutralise fraudulent activities on text-based platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and SMS. By seamlessly engaging scammers in real-time, it collects vital data to disrupt their operations effectively. This innovative platform delivers real-time threat detection, actionable analytics, and detailed insights to organisations. With data-driven reporting, Apate Text helps businesses enhance security, optimise fraud response, and ensure compliance across digital communication channels.”
Funding3
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Startup Daily · Aug 31, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount, Organization · ownership
“has raised a US$8.15 million (A$11.4m) Seed round”
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Startup Rise · Supports Funding round
“The round was led by Lobby Capital”
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The SaaS News · Supports Funding round · amount
“The round was led by OIF Ventures”
People3
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Apate.AI · Supports Role
“Dali Kaafar, Founder and CEO of Apate.AI.”
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Crunchbase · Supports Organization · employee range, Organization · hq city, Role
“employee_range: 11-50 (profile: 11-50)”
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LinkedIn · Supports Organization · employee range, Organization · founded year, Role
“employee_range: 11-50 (profile: 11-50 employees)”
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