Our Story
Mission
As AI-driven and multi-vector attacks accelerate, Whisper was built to shift cybersecurity from reactive to predictive. Our mission is to stop cybercrime by helping organizations anticipate threats before damage occurs.
Background
Whisper was founded in January 2025 after emerging from Antler’s fall 2024 program as one of just 0.41% of 8000 startups to receive funding . In July, it raised €1.6M in pre-seed capital to build predictive cybersecurity at scale.
Advisory Board
Strategic Guidance From Industry Leaders.

Maarten Botterman is a global leader in internet governance and a trusted strategic advisor to governments and major corporations worldwide. With over 25 years of experience, including nine years on the ICANN board and three as its Chairman, Maarten brings unparalleled expertise in shaping the policies and infrastructure that underpin the digital world. His deep understanding of internet policy, security, and the societal impact of technology provides Whisper with invaluable guidance as we navigate the complex landscape of predictive cybersecurity.

Geoff Huston is a true internet pioneer, best known for his instrumental role in building Australia’s first internet network. As the Chief Scientist at APNIC, the regional Internet address registry for the Asia Pacific, Geoff’s research into internet infrastructure, IP technologies, and security is globally recognized. His foundational knowledge of how the internet is built and scaled provides Whisper with critical insights into the core protocols and architecture we aim to protect. Hall of Fame internet researcher Geoff is a legend in BGP routing and internet infrastructure measurement. He guides Whisper’s technical approach to modeling "blast radius" and systemic internet resilience.

Merike Kaeo is a distinguished cybersecurity professional with over two decades of experience at the forefront of internet security. From leading Cisco's first security initiative to her pivotal role in facilitating trust relationships for the successful global response to the 2007 cyberattacks on Estonia, Merike has consistently shaped the future of digital defense. Throughout her career she has contributed to operational security standards and led global efforts to educate and define how to create secure and resilient critical infrastructures. As the founder of Double Shot Security her work is focused on nation state cyber initiatives and organizational cybersecurity strategies. Merike's expertise in risk mitigation, incident response, and global compliance is a cornerstone of Whisper’s strategic vision.

Jeff Osborn is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive with a remarkable track record of scaling innovative companies. As the President of the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC), he leads the organization responsible for the critical BIND and DHCP software that powers much of the internet. His journey from early internet pioneer at UUNET to leadership roles at hardware disruptors like MakerBot gives him a unique perspective on building resilient, high-growth technology companies. Jeff’s experience is vital to Whisper as we build a company that is both technically excellent and commercially successful.

Dr. Jonathan Cave is a leading economist and policy advisor whose work lies at the intersection of technology, economics, and security. With over 30 years at the RAND Corporation and as a former Turing Fellow, Jonathan has advised governments and organizations on the complex challenges of the digital age, from privacy and trust to regulatory design. His deep, analytical approach to understanding the economic and societal implications of technology helps Whisper build solutions that are not only effective but also ethically and economically sound.
Our Team
Crafting solutions we'd want our teams to use.

A 25-year veteran of internet infrastructure, Kaveh served as CIO of the RIPE NCC, where he architected K-root and the RIPE Atlas measurement network. He is the technical visionary behind Whisper, building the "Ground Truth" engine to solve the disconnected data problem he witnessed firsthand at the highest levels of internet governance.

A mathematician and information theorist with two PhDs in mathematical logic and philosophy of science. Soroush is the architect of Whisper’s proprietary knowledge graph, translating complex systems theory into a sub-millisecond intelligence engine that models the resilience and risk of the global internet.

Rahul leads Whisper’s commercial strategy, partnerships, and enterprise go-to-market. With over 20 years of experience scaling cybersecurity and enterprise technology companies, including Check Point, AppSense, and Cybereason, he brings a rare ability to bridge deep technical innovation with real-world enterprise adoption. At Whisper, Rahul focuses on translating graph-native threat intelligence into clear outcomes for security leaders: faster investigations, reduced noise, and better decision-making across SOC, threat intel, and risk teams. He works closely with founders, engineers, and design partners to build scalable, vertically integrated go-to-market motions for the world’s most sophisticated security organisations.

A proven company builder and operator. Roman leads Whisper’s operational engine, ensuring the infrastructure, sales systems, and go-to-market execution scale seamlessly. He focuses on removing friction for customers and empowering the "product-led growth" motion.

A veteran product leader with deep roots in DNS and network engineering. Formerly with NS1 (acquired by IBM) and Bluecat Networks, Alireza drives the product vision, ensuring Whisper’s API and platform deliver actionable, workflow-integrated intelligence to developers and SOC analysts alike.

A policy and strategy researcher with a background in digital rights and internet governance. Kaveh leads Whisper’s engagement with academia and the open-source community, driving the "public good" mission of internet transparency.

The creative force behind Whisper. Salia translates complex infrastructure data into intuitive, compelling visual narratives, leading the brand identity and user experience across all platforms.
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