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Governance, risk and compliance startups worldwide

47 governance, risk and compliance startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 47 that have raised the most, $998M between them, with the United States the most common home.

$998Mraised by these 47
47on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
OneTrustraised the most
  1. 1OneTrustOneTrust is a global technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in privacy management, governance, risk, compliance (GRC), ethics, and ESG softw

    OneTrust is a global technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in privacy management, governance, risk, compliance (GRC), ethics, and ESG softw

    Founded 2016Atlanta, United States$350Mlast round Jul 2023
  2. 2MetricStreamMetricStream is the largest independent provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) products and solutions.

    MetricStream is the largest independent provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) products and solutions.

    Founded 1999San Jose, United States$190Mlast round Nov 2017
  3. 3FormalizeFormalize is a Danish SaaS company founded in 2021, specializing in compliance operations.

    Formalize is a Danish SaaS company founded in 2021, specializing in compliance operations.

    Founded 2021Copenhagen, Denmark$51Mlast round Oct 2025
  4. 4CoadjuteCoadjute is a leading property technology platform in the UK, focusing on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) for the property market.

    Coadjute is a leading property technology platform in the UK, focusing on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) for the property market.

    Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$44Mlast round Jun 2026
  5. 5HyperproofHyperproof is an AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform based in Seattle, Washington.

    Hyperproof is an AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform based in Seattle, Washington.

    Founded 2018Seattle, United States$40Mlast round Aug 2023
  6. 6CertaCerta is a compliance, governance, and risk management platform that provides products for third-party lifecycle management.

    Certa is a compliance, governance, and risk management platform that provides products for third-party lifecycle management.

    Founded 2019Saratoga, United States$35Mlast round Sept 2023
  7. 7RegScaleRegScale is a software company focused on continuous compliance automation, providing real-time Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions.

    RegScale is a software company focused on continuous compliance automation, providing real-time Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions.

    Founded 2021McLean, United States$30Mlast round Sept 2025
  8. 8AnecdotesAnecdotes is an AI-native Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that automates compliance frameworks, risk management, and user access reviews.

    Anecdotes is an AI-native Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that automates compliance frameworks, risk management, and user access reviews.

    Founded 2020Palo Alto, United States$30Mlast round Apr 2025
  9. 9MovarisMovaris offers solutions that integrate and manage financial close and other governance, risk and compliance processes.

    Movaris offers solutions that integrate and manage financial close and other governance, risk and compliance processes.

    Founded 1998United States$24Mlast round Aug 2006
  10. 10ComplyanceComplyance is an innovative Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that automates complex compliance workflows for large enterprises and gov

    Complyance is an innovative Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that automates complex compliance workflows for large enterprises and gov

    Founded -New York, United States$20Mlast round Feb 2026
  11. 11ZaniaZania is an AI compliance and security company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2023.

    Zania is an AI compliance and security company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023Palo Alto, United States$18Mlast round Sept 2025
  12. 12AnsaradaTriline GRC provides governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solution.

    Triline GRC provides governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solution.

    Founded 2008The Rocks, Sydney, Australia$18Mlast round Mar 2018
  13. 13CompylCompyl is a New York-based information security and compliance automation platform founded in 2020 by former CISOs Stas Bojoukha and Simon Shaddock.

    Compyl is a New York-based information security and compliance automation platform founded in 2020 by former CISOs Stas Bojoukha and Simon Shaddock.

    Founded 2020New York, United States$12Mlast round Jun 2025
  14. 14ParamifyParamify is a security strategy and compliance automation platform founded in 2022, headquartered in Lehi, Utah.

    Paramify is a security strategy and compliance automation platform founded in 2022, headquartered in Lehi, Utah.

    Founded 2022Lehi, United States$12Mlast round Dec 2025
  15. 15LoctaxCompliance, Risk, and Governance platform purpose-built for in-house tax teams to monitor, analyse, and action data.

    Compliance, Risk, and Governance platform purpose-built for in-house tax teams to monitor, analyse, and action data.

    Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Sept 2022
  16. 16TrusteroTrustero is an AI-powered platform that automates Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tasks.

    Trustero is an AI-powered platform that automates Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tasks.

    Founded 2020Palo Alto, United States$10Mlast round Nov 2024
  17. 176clicks6clicks is an AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software platform based in Melbourne, Australia.

    6clicks is an AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software platform based in Melbourne, Australia.

    Founded 2019Melbourne, Australia$10Mlast round Feb 2023
  18. 18SimbianSimbian is an AI security operations platform that utilizes autonomous, context-aware AI agents to enhance cybersecurity across enterprise environments.

    Simbian is an AI security operations platform that utilizes autonomous, context-aware AI agents to enhance cybersecurity across enterprise environments.

    Founded 2023Mountain View, United States$10Mlast round Jan 2026
  19. 19LockPath, Inc.LockPath develops a SaaS-based platform that provides corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance and information security solutions.

    LockPath develops a SaaS-based platform that provides corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance and information security solutions.

    Founded 2010Overland Park, United States$8.0Mlast round Jul 2012
  20. 20TraceSecurityTraceSecurity is a cybersecurity and compliance services company founded in 2004, with headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and executive offices in Los Gato

    TraceSecurity is a cybersecurity and compliance services company founded in 2004, with headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and executive offices in Los Gato

    Founded 2004Baton Rouge, United States$8.0Mlast round Aug 2007
  21. 21Luminos.AILuminos.AI is a software company based in Washington, DC, founded in 2022.

    Luminos.AI is a software company based in Washington, DC, founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022Washington, United States$7.8Mlast round Feb 2026
  22. 22TenacyTenacy is a French technology company founded in 2019, based in Lyon, specializing in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions.

    Tenacy is a French technology company founded in 2019, based in Lyon, specializing in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions.

    Founded 2019Lyon, France$6.5Mlast round Dec 2023
  23. 23RencoreRencore is a B2B software company based in Munich, Germany, specializing in cloud governance, risk management, and compliance solutions for Microsoft cloud envi

    Rencore is a B2B software company based in Munich, Germany, specializing in cloud governance, risk management, and compliance solutions for Microsoft cloud envi

    Founded 2013Munich, Germany$5.6Mlast round Nov 2025
  24. 24Cyber SierraCyber Sierra is a technology company based in Singapore that specializes in AI-powered cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).

    Cyber Sierra is a technology company based in Singapore that specializes in AI-powered cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).

    Founded 2021Singapore, Singapore$4.3Mlast round Feb 2022
  25. 25RuleguardRuleguard is a London-based RegTech company founded in 2013, specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software for the financial services industry.

    Ruleguard is a London-based RegTech company founded in 2013, specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software for the financial services industry.

    Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$4.1Mlast round Sept 2022
  26. 26EnzaiEnzai is a Belfast-based enterprise software company founded in 2021, specializing in AI governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).

    Enzai is a Belfast-based enterprise software company founded in 2021, specializing in AI governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).

    Founded 2021Belfast, United Kingdom$4.0Mlast round Sept 2023
  27. 27CentraleyesCentraleyes is an AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform founded in 2016, originally known as CyGov.

    Centraleyes is an AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform founded in 2016, originally known as CyGov.

    Founded 2016New York, United States$3.8Mlast round Dec 2021
  28. 28IntelliGRCIntelliGRC is a cybersecurity firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, founded in 2016.

    IntelliGRC is a cybersecurity firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016Fairfax, United States$3.5Mlast round Feb 2026
  29. 29PoliVecPoliVec develops and delivers an integrated software suite for corporate governance, risk management, and compliance solutions.

    PoliVec develops and delivers an integrated software suite for corporate governance, risk management, and compliance solutions.

    Founded 1999United States$3.0Mlast round Apr 2003
  30. 30Strike GraphStrike Graph is a Seattle-based cybersecurity compliance company founded in 2020.

    Strike Graph is a Seattle-based cybersecurity compliance company founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Seattle, United States$2.9Mlast round Aug 2026
  31. 31RVR SystemsRVR Systems, a software company, provides solutions for compliance, enterprise risk management, operational performance, and IT governance.

    RVR Systems, a software company, provides solutions for compliance, enterprise risk management, operational performance, and IT governance.

    Founded 2002France$2.5Mlast round May 2006
  32. 32ThalorinThalorin is a Denver-based software company founded in 2024, specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions for organizations in regulated and

    Thalorin is a Denver-based software company founded in 2024, specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions for organizations in regulated and

    Founded 2024Denver, United States$2.5Mlast round May 2025
  33. 33VComplyVComply is a Silicon Valley-based SaaS company founded in 2019, specializing in an AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform known as the Compl

    VComply is a Silicon Valley-based SaaS company founded in 2019, specializing in an AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform known as the Compl

    Founded 2019Sunnyvale, United States$2.5Mlast round Jul 2019
  34. 34icloudComplianceicloudCompliance® is a technology startup based in Valencia, Spain, specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software solutions.

    icloudCompliance® is a technology startup based in Valencia, Spain, specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software solutions.

    Founded 2019Valencia, Spain$2.3Mlast round Jun 2025
  35. 35TailwardenTailwarden is a cloud governance company based in Paris, founded in 2022.

    Tailwarden is a cloud governance company based in Paris, founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022Paris, France$2.1Mlast round Mar 2023
  36. 36Compliance AssuranceCompliance Assurance is a provider of on-demand governance risk and compliance solutions for the insurance industry.

    Compliance Assurance is a provider of on-demand governance risk and compliance solutions for the insurance industry.

    Founded 2003Pittsburgh, United States$1.3Mlast round Mar 2011
  37. 37RegtickRegTick is a Belfast-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company founded in August 2020 by Gerry Murtagh and Gary Lyons.

    RegTick is a Belfast-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company founded in August 2020 by Gerry Murtagh and Gary Lyons.

    Founded 2020Belfast, United Kingdom$1.2Mlast round Jan 2022
  38. 38RiskSmartRiskSmart is a Manchester-based RegTech startup that offers an integrated, cloud-based Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software platform.

    RiskSmart is a Manchester-based RegTech startup that offers an integrated, cloud-based Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software platform.

    Founded 2020Manchester, United Kingdom$1.2Mlast round Aug 2022
  39. 39easy2comply (Dynasec)easy2comply offers software for the effective management of multiple governance, risk management, and compliance processes.

    easy2comply offers software for the effective management of multiple governance, risk management, and compliance processes.

    Founded 2002United States$1.0Mlast round Oct 2007
  40. 40Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc.Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc.

    Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc.

    Founded 2023New York, United States$1.0Mlast round Apr 2024
  41. 41SureCloudSureCloud provides Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) applications and Cybersecurity service solutions.

    SureCloud provides Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) applications and Cybersecurity service solutions.

    Founded 2006London, United Kingdom$909Klast round Sept 2021
  42. 42NoruNoru is a Stockholm-based company that offers an AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform.

    Noru is a Stockholm-based company that offers an AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform.

    Founded 2025Stockholm, Sweden$641Klast round Mar 2026
  43. 43AdmiralONEAdmiralONE is a RegTech startup based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2024.

    AdmiralONE is a RegTech startup based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2024.

    Founded 2024Santiago, Chile$493Klast round Jul 2025
  44. 44Safe WorkplaceSafe Workplace is a compliance and governance platform built for regulated industries, connecting incident management, risk, audits, policy, training, and ER ca

    Safe Workplace is a compliance and governance platform built for regulated industries, connecting incident management, risk, audits, policy, training, and ER ca

    Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$428Klast round Sept 2024
  45. 45Privacy ToolsPrivacy Tools is a Brazilian software company founded in 2019, based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul.

    Privacy Tools is a Brazilian software company founded in 2019, based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul.

    Founded 2019Porto Alegre, Brazil$381Klast round Feb 2022
  46. 46XactiumXactium is an enterprise cloud computing company that delivers solutions for managing governance, risk, and compliance.

    Xactium is an enterprise cloud computing company that delivers solutions for managing governance, risk, and compliance.

    Founded 2003Sheffield, United Kingdom$349Klast round Apr 2006
  47. 47MetaconomyMetaconomy Compliance Reporter is a self-service and robust hosted compliance reporting platform for non-technical business users, delivering identity and acces

    Metaconomy Compliance Reporter is a self-service and robust hosted compliance reporting platform for non-technical business users, delivering identity and acces

    Founded 2009Lyngby, United States$100Klast round Dec 2009
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