Sunnyvale-based startup Acuvity has raised $9 million in seed funding to launch its secure AI adoption platform. The funding, led by Foundation Capital with notable individual investors, supports Acuvity’s mission to address risks associated with generative AI (gen-AI) use in workplaces. Co-founder and CEO Satyam Sinha emphasizes the platform’s role in providing visibility into how employees interact with gen-AI systems, reducing risks like data leaks and compliance breaches.
Gen-AI tools are becoming essential for workplace productivity, enabling tasks like report summarization and content generation. However, employees often lack awareness of the risks, such as inadvertently sharing sensitive information. Acuvity’s platform mitigates these challenges by scanning employee interactions with AI platforms and flagging potentially risky content. It also informs security teams about unsafe practices, empowering them to educate users or take action when necessary.
The platform extends its capabilities by monitoring external AI offerings and blocking risky models. It also supports organizations in securely developing in-house AI applications without hindering innovation. By making AI security “pluggable,” Acuvity ensures that companies can integrate safety measures seamlessly, streamlining the deployment of AI systems across their operations.
Acuvity highlights the broader issue of “Shadow AI,” where employees use AI tools without proper oversight, akin to Shadow IT problems of the past. The startup aims to illuminate these blind spots with governance and security measures. As AI adoption grows, Acuvity’s solution positions itself as a critical tool for balancing innovation with risk management.
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