Helix Raises $6 Million for Voice-Based Identity Verification Technology
Startup Helix has secured $6 million in funding led by Chicago Ventures to develop voice-based biometric technology designed to distinguish humans from AI bots. Founded in 2025 by Alex Oberg, Anna Dorofiyenko, and Mike Hall, the company aims to provide a privacy-preserving alternative to CAPTCHA and traditional identity verification methods. The technology is capable of running locally on devices like the iPhone 13, minimizing deployment costs. The platform's applications range from preventing bot attacks on websites to verifying service providers for companies like Zeel. Helix also explores using voice as a biomarker for age verification and detecting physical states such as distress or intoxication. The venture has attracted significant interest from industry veterans, including Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus, who joins as an advisor.
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