Comp AI Raises $34m to Turn Compliance into Continuous Monitoring
Comp AI has raised $34m in Series A funding led by Roo Capital and Grand Ventures, bringing its total funding to $37.5m. The Miami-based company develops AI agents that automate security policies and audit evidence collection, aiming to transition from compliance paperwork to continuous security monitoring.
News Highlights:
- September 17, 2026: Comp AI announces its latest funding round.
- Founders: Lewis Carhart (CEO), Mariano Fuentes (CTO), and Claudio Fuentes (COO).
- Mission: To revolutionize security software by understanding the business context, performing tasks, and adapting to risk changes.
About Comp AI:
Comp AI's software automates various aspects of security compliance work, including onboarding, policy generation, risk assessment, evidence gathering, control monitoring, and vendor assessments. The company claims to serve over 1,000 customers, with notable clients like Corgi, Dub, OpenCode, Inference, and Primer.
Addressing the Challenges:
The founders highlight the limitations of traditional compliance software, which often relies on manual processes and periodic audits, leaving companies with incomplete security snapshots. They believe their AI agents can provide real-time monitoring and continuous updates, addressing the concerns raised by OWASP's recent focus on LLM application risks and a breach by an AI agent reported by a Spanish data watchdog.
Future Plans:
The funding will be allocated to expand beyond compliance automation into continuous cybersecurity, encompassing real-time monitoring, control validation, and security testing across applications and infrastructure. Comp AI also plans to hire in various departments at its Miami and New York offices.
Clarifying Misconceptions:
Carhart emphasizes that the AI agents do not replace human oversight or independent audit reviews. Instead, they assist in policy drafting, requiring human approval before implementation. This approach aligns with OpenAI's recent disclosure of misalignment incidents, underscoring the importance of careful agent supervision.