By: Jake Smiths
In a business environment where regulations are multiplying and risk tolerance is vanishing, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) teams are under unprecedented pressure. The stakes have increased significantly, and the old ways of managing compliance are no longer sufficient.
The GRC Grind Is Real, And It’s Broken
Most enterprises still rely on human-driven processes to manage complex compliance workflows: spreadsheets, PDFs, manual mapping, and endless copy-pasting. It’s a system ripe for disruption, and Vendict is doing just that.
“Compliance shouldn’t be spending their time copy-pasting across spreadsheets,” said Udi Cohen, Vendict’s Co-founder and CEO. “They should be steering strategy, managing risk, and earning trust. That’s what Vendict enables.”
The company’s platform tackles the GRC problem at its roots, replacing static, human-heavy workflows with intelligent, explainable AI automation. Vendict combines language models, knowledge graphs, and proprietary feedback loops to produce source-backed, context-aware outputs that are audit-ready from day one.
Beyond Automation: Turning Compliance into a Business Driver
GRC teams are no longer operating in a silo. They’re being asked to move at the pace of engineering, sales, and product teams without compromising on accuracy or trust. Vendict’s value proposition addresses this challenge directly: eliminate bottlenecks, ensure traceability, and empower compliance leaders to become strategic enablers.
By automating time-consuming tasks, such as responding to security questionnaires and performing gap analyses across frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and DORA, Vendict is aiming to transform the role of compliance from a cost center to a growth driver.
AI-Native from Day One
The use of AI and its integration sets Vendict apart. While many GRC tools bolt AI onto legacy infrastructure, Vendict was built from the ground up as an AI-native platform. This architectural choice can offer smarter automation, real-time adaptability, and a high degree of trust in outputs.
“One overlooked advantage of building AI-native is the ability to retrain and optimize models based on proprietary feedback loops continuously,” said Michael Keslassy, Vendict’s CTO. “At Vendict, our architecture doesn’t just consume data; it learns from user interaction patterns, approval workflows, and decision boundaries in real-time.”
This continuous learning capability ensures that Vendict’s outputs become more accurate and nuanced over time, something legacy platforms simply can’t match.
Why Investors Are Doubling Down
Vendict’s timing couldn’t be better. According to market forecasts, the GRC platform space is expected to add more than $44 billion in value between 2025 and 2029. But while the appetite for AI is surging, so is the skepticism. A recent study reveals that 74% of compliance leaders remain uneasy about relying solely on AI, largely due to concerns over reliability and traceability.
That’s exactly the gap Vendict is closing.
“Vendict is showing potential to prove that explainable, traceable AI is not just possible but an absolute necessity,” said Gonzalo Martínez de Azagra, Founder & General Partner at Cardumen Capital.
For investors like NFX, the appeal goes beyond the tech stack. It’s about scale.
“As more tech buyers and tech vendors use Vendict, both sides benefit: buyers get faster, more accurate risk assessments, while vendors save time by reusing and refining their responses,” said Gigi Levy-Weiss, General Partner at NFX. “Every interaction strengthens the platform, making it smarter, faster, and more trusted across the ecosystem.”
What’s Next for Vendict
With over 100 customers onboard in just under three years, and many of them switching from manual or legacy solutions, Vendict is clearly hitting a nerve. But more than market traction, it’s delivering transformation: helping GRC professionals go from reactive to proactive, from manual to strategic, from overlooked to mission-critical.
In a world where every compliance lapse can cost millions in fines or lost trust, Vendict believes that AI-native platforms will be the new standard, and this new funding round positions it squarely at the front of that evolution.
And for GRC teams exhausted by the grind, that evolution can’t come soon enough.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or investment advice. While the article discusses the potential applications and benefits of Vendict’s platform, individual results may vary. The opinions expressed by any individuals or companies referenced in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Vendict or its affiliates. Any testimonials provided are personal opinions and may not be representative of all users. AI technologies, including those discussed here, should be used as tools to support, not replace, human oversight in compliance processes. Always consult with a professional for advice specific to your situation.
