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§ Private Profile · San Francisco, CA, USA
We make Privacy Software for SMBs.
TrueVault has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at TrueVault.
TrueVault was founded in 2013 by Jason Wang (Founder).
TrueVault has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
TrueVault builds software tools that help businesses comply with consumer data privacy laws. We believe if businesses have access to products that make getting and staying compliant simple, straightforward, and fully automated, respecting consumers' data privacy becomes the sensible default. And we all benefit from that.
Key people at TrueVault.
TrueVault has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in March 2014.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2014 | $3M Seed | — | Tsvc Capital, IAN Cinnamon, Joel Milne, Naveen Jain, Paul Buchheit, Reid Rubsamen, M.D., FundersClub, Paul Graham | Announced |
TrueVault builds privacy compliance software tailored primarily for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that handle sensitive consumer data. Their platform simplifies compliance with complex data privacy laws such as the GDPR and CCPA by providing guided workflows, automation, and a centralized dashboard to manage privacy requests and notices. TrueVault’s product helps businesses turn privacy compliance into an integrated, manageable part of daily operations, reducing the need for costly legal consultations while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations. Their customers include privacy-conscious brands across various sectors, emphasizing ease of use and legal expertise baked into the software[1][2][4].
Founded in 2013 in San Francisco, TrueVault was created by a team combining expertise in software development, privacy law, and customer growth. Key founders include Jason Wang (CEO) and Sarah Edri (Chief Product & Legal Officer, J.D., CIPP/US), whose backgrounds in law and technology shaped the company’s mission to simplify privacy compliance through technology. The idea emerged in response to the passage of Europe’s GDPR and later the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which created urgent demand for accessible compliance solutions. Early traction came from addressing the gap between expensive legal services and insufficient automated tools, enabling businesses to build privacy programs from scratch with a SaaS platform[1][2][3].
TrueVault rides the wave of increasing global data privacy regulation and growing consumer demand for data protection. The timing is critical as laws like GDPR and CCPA have set new standards, and more jurisdictions are following suit, creating a sustained need for compliance tools. Market forces favor solutions that reduce legal complexity and operational overhead for businesses, especially SMBs that lack in-house privacy teams. TrueVault influences the ecosystem by democratizing privacy compliance, enabling smaller companies to adopt responsible data practices that were previously accessible mainly to larger enterprises with legal resources[3][4].
Looking ahead, TrueVault is well-positioned to expand its footprint as privacy regulations continue to evolve and proliferate globally. Trends such as increased consumer awareness, stricter enforcement, and new privacy laws will shape their journey, driving demand for scalable, automated compliance solutions. TrueVault’s influence may grow by deepening integrations, enhancing automation, and possibly expanding into adjacent areas like data governance or risk management. Their mission to make privacy compliance simple and embedded in business operations aligns with the broader shift toward privacy as a fundamental business principle, ensuring ongoing relevance and growth potential[3][4].
TrueVault was founded in 2013 by Jason Wang (Founder).
TrueVault has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
TrueVault's investors include TSVC Capital, Ian Cinnamon, Joel Milne, Naveen Jain, Paul Buchheit, Reid Rubsamen, M.D., FundersClub, Paul Graham.
