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SafeBase

AcquiredYC S20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 60 employees · 11 known investors

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SafeBase (part of Drata) provides an AI-driven platform that automates security compliance, manages internal and third-party risk, and maintains a Trust Center to share always-current proof of an organization's security posture. It uses autonomous AI agents to discover AI agents in an enterprise environment, enforce policies, automate evidence collection, and support audits across multiple compliance frameworks, serving companies from startups to enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSProductivityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)

SafeBase was founded in 2020 by Al Yang and Adar Arnon.

AYAl Yang
Al YanginCEO, Co-founder (Acquired by Drata)2020–2026Al Yang previously worked at Medumo, which was acquired by Philips Health, before founding SafeBase, a platform focused on security and compliance information sharing.
AAAdar Arnon
Adar Arnonin𝕏Co-Founder & CTO (Acquired by Drata)2020–2026Adar Arnon led an R&D group in the Israeli Defense Force's Intelligence Directorate focused on cybersecurity and OS architecture, and holds an MS/MBA from Harvard. His background spans secure protocol design, operating system development, and reverse-engineering team management.

Investors · 11

Analog VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $1.5M
Comcast VenturesNew York · $2M – $15M
Contour Venture PartnersNew York · $500K – $2M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40M
Time Zero Capital
Touring CapitalSan Francisco
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Hyphen CapitalreportedSan Francisco
Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K
Zoom Venturesreported

Also in the syndicate · 1

Cerca Partners

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$51M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2022–2024

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

4 people who came through SafeBase went on to found or lead other companies.

Joseph MetzingerHead of Innovation (Acquired by Drata)Founded Mozio +1Olivier PorteSeed InvestorFounded Alpha VantageJim AlkoveStrategic Advisor and InvestorFounded OleriaDinesh MoorjaniAdvisor, InvestorFounded Tinder

Competitors · 9

by search overlap
Drata11 shared keywordsDrata offers a compliance automation platform that centralizes controls and evidence, continuously monitors controls, and tracks remediation so teams can maintain audit readiness across multiple frameworks. It also provides internal and vendor risk management, policy and personnel management, and auditor collaboration tools for organizations managing security compliance such as SOC 2.
Safe11 shared keywordsSafe Software develops FME, an all-data, any-AI platform with a no-code interface that connects data across different locations and enables flexible data processing for organizations. The platform serves diverse industries and is used for applications like digital transformation and data integration.
Staffbase6 shared keywordsStaffbase offers an AI-powered employee communications and experience platform that lets enterprises target and orchestrate internal communications, run an intranet and employee hub, support frontline workers, and deliver knowledge and services across channels. It serves large enterprises, including desk-based, frontline, and distributed workforces, and integrates with tools such as Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, and Workday.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]
Quickbase6 shared keywordsQuickbase + FastField provide field service management software that captures field data in real time and syncs it to an office-based operational control system. The solution combines mobile field capture with real-time visibility, work order management, safety tracking, and asset management for asset-heavy, compliance-driven industries including construction, utilities, manufacturing, and healthcare.
homebase6 shared keywordsHomebase is a management platform for small businesses that includes team messaging, scheduling, shift tracking, onboarding, and payroll features. It serves restaurants, retail, and other hourly-wage businesses with tools for employee communication, scheduling, and performance tracking.
Okta6 shared keywordsOkta provides identity and access management products designed to protect the identities of workforce and customer users. The company serves enterprises and organizations that need to manage identity authentication and authorization across digital environments.
SuperApp5 shared keywordsInstabase provides an AI platform that transforms unstructured documents into reliable, auditable data for organizations to automate mission-critical business processes. The company serves large enterprises in financial services, insurance, retail, and government sectors to reduce manual work and improve compliance at scale.
Rulebase4 shared keywordsRulebase provides AI-powered agents for financial services companies to automate customer operations and drive revenue, working across onboarding, reactivation, and retention workflows to convert approved accounts into transacting customers. The platform integrates with existing KYC stacks, CRMs, and support tools to catch stalled accounts and run follow-ups via multiple channels.
Nextdoor (NYSE: 2021)4 shared keywordsNeighborhood social network; IPO 2021

Companies competing with SafeBase for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Stacksi

Stacksi provides software that automates the completion of enterprise security questionnaires by parsing uploaded documents and identifying gaps against security standards. It serves salespeople and executives at fast-growing enterprise startups, helping them pass security audits and improve their security programs.

In the news

SafeBase + Drata: Redefining Trust and Compliance for the Enterprisesafebase.io · Feb 2025SafeBase secures $33m in Series B to revolutionise security reviewsfintech.global · May 2024SafeBase Raises $33M in Series Bfinsmes.com · Apr 2024SafeBase Raises $33M in Series B to Accelerate Vision for Friction-Free Security Reviewsbusinesswire.com · Apr 2024SafeBase taps AI to automate software security reviews | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Apr 2024SafeBase, Inc. Raises $18 Million Series A Round to Develop Security Trust Centers for Companiesprnewswire.com · Mar 2022SafeBase bags $18M Series A to speed up vendor security auditing process – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does SafeBase do?
SafeBase (part of Drata) provides an AI-driven platform that automates security compliance, manages internal and third-party risk, and maintains a Trust Center to share always-current proof of an organization's security posture. It uses autonomous AI agents to discover AI agents in an enterprise environment, enforce policies, automate evidence collection, and support audits across multiple compliance frameworks, serving companies from startups to enterprises.
Who founded SafeBase?
SafeBase was founded by Al Yang, Adar Arnon in 2020.
Who are SafeBase's investors?
SafeBase's investors include Analog Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Time Zero Capital, Touring Capital, Y Combinator, Hyphen Capital and 2 more.
How much funding has SafeBase raised?
SafeBase has disclosed $51M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is SafeBase headquartered?
SafeBase is headquartered in San Francisco, US.