San Francisco, United States
Belfort, with its slogan "In an AI-first world, trust is all you need," is pioneering a new frontier in data security by bringing encrypted compute technology to the forefront. This technology allows data processing without decryption, ensuring maximum data privacy.
Spun off from KU Leuven's renowned COSIC lab, Belfort leverages advances in both hardware and algorithms to establish itself as a leader in the encrypted computing space. Its first hardware accelerator, available via AWS, is already applicable across several high-stakes industries including blockchain, finance, healthcare, and national security. The company operates from dual headquarters in San Francisco and Leuven.
Founded in 2024, Belfort's recent funding round secured $6.00M on 01 September 2025, attracting prominent investors such as iNovia Capital, Naval Ravikant, and Protocol Ventures, among others. This robust backing highlights Belfort's potential as a transformative player in secure computing.
