Israeli financial intelligence startup KOIOS has raised $5 million from family offices and private investors. The company, which specializes in AI-driven detection of online stock manipulation, plans to use the funds to accelerate innovation and expand its market reach.

KOIOS was founded by former Israeli intelligence officer Ella Tkach-Dreazen and data systems expert Ory Segev. The startup has developed a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that scans social media platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, and Yahoo Finance to detect potential manipulation campaigns targeting publicly traded companies. Early adopters of the platform include U.S.-based companies and investor relations firms.

The KOIOS platform leverages proprietary AI models to sift through hundreds of millions of messages, identifying critical signals within unstructured data. This provides companies with real-time alerts and insights to counteract stock manipulation efforts like pump-and-dump schemes.

In addition to securing funding, KOIOS has announced the recent hiring of Andrew Meranus, a veteran in investor relations technology, to its leadership team. Meranus brings significant experience to the company as it seeks to scale its solution and deepen relationships with investor relations professionals.

With its recent funding and expanded leadership, KOIOS aims to position its AI-powered platform as a key tool for companies looking to protect stock value and navigate the challenges of digital influence on financial markets.