SafeBase taps AI to automate software security reviews

SafeBase, a San Francisco–based startup founded by Al Yang and Adar Arnon, raised $33M in Series B funding led by Touring Capital to expand its AI-driven platform that automates security questionnaires and streamlines governance and compliance workflows. The company claims improved accuracy via a mix of large and small language models, serves 700 customers including Palantir, LinkedIn, Asana, and Instacart, and offers rule-based access controls and security posture analytics. Competitors include Conveyor, Kintent, and Quilt. Investors include Zoom Ventures, NEA, Y Combinator, Comcast Ventures, and Cerca Partners, with plans to grow the 55-person team.