In an era where AI-powered coding tools enable rapid app development, the risk of building insecure, noncompliant software has surged. While “vibe coding” allows even non-experts to quickly create functional websites and applications, the underlying code often lacks the necessary safeguards to meet evolving legal and privacy standards. This creates serious vulnerabilities—especially when it comes to regulations like the European Union’s GDPR, where violations can result in massive fines or costly litigation. Enter Feroot, a Canada-based cybersecurity startup leveraging AI agents to help companies ensure their digital products comply with over 50 global privacy laws and regulations. The company has just raised $14 million in a Series A round led by True Ventures, with additional participation from Y Combinator, Preface Ventures, and Industry Ventures. Feroot’s CEO, Ivan Tsarynny, emphasized the high cost of noncompliance: “Having a noncompliant website is really expensive because of litigations, penalties, and enforcements.” While large enterprises can afford dedicated legal and security teams to audit their code, startups and smaller organizations often lack the resources to conduct thorough compliance reviews. Feroot’s AI agents automate this process, scanning code in seconds to identify potential violations related to consumer data, health information, and other personally identifiable details. While final responsibility for compliance still rests with human decision-makers, Feroot’s tools dramatically reduce the time and effort required to detect risks. The company’s technology has attracted attention beyond the business world. Feroot’s research has been referenced in national security reviews of apps like TikTok and DeepSeek by U.S. lawmakers. In February 2024, Tsarynny testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission about privacy risks in digital platforms. To date, Feroot has raised $25 million. For its Series A, the company pitched a clear value proposition: AI can save security teams tens of thousands of hours of manual work. The startup’s pitch deck—though partially redacted for public release—highlighted the growing burden of compliance on human employees, introduced its AI agents, explained how they analyze code, and showcased product visuals and team members. Feroot has already secured clients in media and tech, including Reddit, Forbes, and Xerox. With its new funding, the company plans to expand its engineering team, open new offices, and enter emerging markets such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Feroot is part of a growing wave of AI-driven cybersecurity startups. Others like DataGrail and Reflectiz are also using intelligent systems to address security and compliance challenges, with Reflectiz recently raising $22 million in a Series B round. As AI continues to reshape software development, tools like Feroot are becoming essential for building secure, legally sound digital products.