Actfore, a leader in AI/ML-powered data mining for cyber breach incident response, has officially spun off from Gresham House Ventures portfolio company ActiveNav to establish itself as an independent company.

The move allows Actfore to focus exclusively on providing legal counsel, insurance carriers, and corporations with rapid, on-shore data analysis, and to continue delivering actionable insights on compromised information such as personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), business partner critical information, and corporate “crown jewels.”

Actfore’s on-premises, US-based approach combines cutting-edge AI/ML tools with deep expertise in sensitive data discovery, disrupting an industry long plagued by pricing uncertainties, delayed timelines, and inaccurate results. The company’s technology-first methodology ensures rapid, accurate assessments of compromised information, allowing organisations to navigate complex breach notification timelines and quickly determine how to respond to ransomware payment demands.

Since its inception in November 2022, Actfore has delivered over $27 million in revenue through the successful completion of 1,000 engagements globally. Trusted by over 25 insurance carriers and 35 law firms, including top Am Law 100 firms, Actfore consistently delivers accurate and timely results. Actfore’s US-based data scientists and analysts ensure the highest levels of security and accuracy, processing client data exclusively onshore in the company’s secure facilities. Clients retain full control of their data, choosing between Actfore’s secure forensics lab in Virginia or local on-premises deployment behind their own firewall.

Trevor Hope, CIO, Gresham House Ventures, has joined Actfore’s Board of Directors, further strengthening the company’s leadership as it continues to expand in the incident response marketplace.

Christian Geyer, CEO and Founder of Actfore, said:

“This spin-off allows us to focus entirely on the unique challenges faced by organisations dealing with cyber incidents. As part of the agreement with ActiveNav, we have secured the right to use its Discovery Center software so we can enhance it for incident response and continue delivering the accuracy, speed, and flexible pricing our clients need to mitigate cyber risks. Our vision at Actfore is to revolutionise data mining for breach notifications, ensuring sensitive information remains secure and never needs to be sent overseas for manual processing. With our industry-leading speed and accuracy, we offer stronger protection and more reliable outcomes. Having demonstrated our capabilities and delivered consistently strong results, we now need to shift our focus to embedding these advancements into every cyber engagement.”

Peter Baumann, CEO of ActiveNav, said:

“We are proud to have seeded Actfore within ActiveNav, and we look forward to watching it expand its specialised incident response offerings as an independent entity. Operating as separate companies will allow each business to address its unique market demands.”

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