Bengaluru-based AI-driven privacy infrastructure startup Redacto has raised Rs 12 crore in a seed funding round led by PeerCapital and Antler India, with participation from select angel investors. Founded in 2025 by Shashank Karincheti and Amit Kumar, Redacto is building next-generation enterprise data governance systems aimed at helping Indian companies navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.
The funding will be used to strengthen Redacto’s AI capabilities, expand its product and engineering teams, and scale enterprise adoption across the country. With the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) set to operationalize soon, Indian businesses are facing significant changes in how they collect, store, and manage sensitive information. Redacto aims to turn these compliance requirements into strategic advantages for organizations.
Redacto’s platform automates privacy compliance, governs sensitive data, and enforces third-party accountability through AI-powered automation. Several leading Indian payment companies and NBFCs have already adopted the platform. Banks, fintech firms, and insurance companies have also expressed interest, seeking solutions that align with global privacy standards such as GDPR and CCPA.
According to Shashank Karincheti, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, “The DPDP Act marks the beginning of a privacy-first era for Indian enterprises. Our goal is to make privacy practical, continuous, and scalable, turning compliance into confidence.”
Amit Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO, highlighted the role of AI in redefining data governance. He explained that Redacto’s platform provides end-to-end privacy management through intelligent automation, enabling enterprises to innovate without being hindered by compliance complexities. The system offers monitoring, reporting, and enforcement tools to reduce regulatory risks and protect sensitive data.
Karthik Prabhakar, Managing Partner at PeerCapital, emphasized the critical need for personal data protection in today’s digital world. “Data is exploding and residing in nooks and corners of enterprises. Redacto is positioned at the heart of this inflection point, combining deep domain expertise in cybersecurity and enterprise technology,” he said.
Redacto plans to use the new funding to scale its operations across India and grow its client base among banks, fintechs, insurance companies, and other enterprises managing sensitive data. The company will also invest in product development, enhancing AI capabilities and introducing new features to simplify privacy compliance for enterprises of all sizes.
By integrating AI with privacy infrastructure, Redacto allows companies to automate repetitive compliance tasks while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory standards. The startup’s platform is designed to be scalable and easy to adopt, enabling enterprises to embed privacy into their core operations without disrupting business processes.
The company’s approach reflects a growing trend in enterprise technology, where regulatory compliance and operational efficiency are becoming interlinked. Redacto’s solutions allow businesses to achieve this balance, turning privacy from a regulatory obligation into a business differentiator.
With the DPDP Act coming into effect, Redacto is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for data privacy solutions. The platform provides enterprises with the tools they need to reduce risk, build customer trust, and maintain regulatory compliance, all while enabling innovation.
Redacto also plans to expand its engineering and product teams to accelerate feature development and improve the user experience for enterprise clients. Partnerships with technology providers and consultants are also being explored to enhance market reach and integrate its solutions into a broader ecosystem of enterprise data governance services.
In conclusion, Redacto’s Rs 12 crore seed funding underscores investor confidence in its AI-driven approach to enterprise data privacy. By providing intelligent, automated, and scalable solutions, Redacto is set to help Indian enterprises navigate the privacy-first era, turning compliance challenges into strategic opportunities while safeguarding sensitive information.
