"In the age of vibe coding, almost anyone can quickly spin up a basic app or website. But that doesn't mean your app is secure. Working with AI as your code assistant can lead to a product that's pretty on the outside and riddled with risk on the backend. If your code fails to comply with modern privacy laws and other regulations, such as the European Union's GDPR rules, for example, it could lead to a lawsuit or a fine."
"The Canada-based company just raised $14 million in a Series A round led by True Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Preface Ventures, and Industry Ventures. "Having a noncompliant website is really expensive because of litigations, penalties, and enforcements," Feroot's CEO Ivan Tsarynny said. While large companies hire teams to audit every inch of their digital footprints, startups typically lack the same resources."
Feroot is a Canada-based AI company that scans websites and apps to detect violations of more than 50 privacy laws and regulations covering consumer and health data and other personally identifying information. Feroot’s AI agents deliver rapid compliance reviews, enabling faster issue detection while leaving final sign-off to human teams. The company raised $14 million in a Series A led by True Ventures, with backing from Y Combinator, Preface Ventures, and Industry Ventures. Feroot's research has been cited in US national security reviews of apps such as TikTok and DeepSeek, attracting attention from Washington legislators.
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