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Feroot

Category: AI in Cybersecurity

AI-powered client-side cybersecurity platform that automates compliance and security for web applications, payment pages, healthcare portals, and mobile apps. Replaces manual processes with continuous AI-driven threat detection and data protection. Feroot was founded in 2017. The company is led by Ivan Tsarynny. Based in Toronto, Canada. Team size: 24. Total funding raised: $25M. Latest round: Series A ($14M in November 2025). Key investors include True Ventures, Y Combinator, Preface Ventures, Industry Ventures, Scale Asia Ventures.

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Team size
24
Total funding
$25M

Value proposition

Prevents client-side cyberattacks, ensures compliance with 50+ regulations, and protects sensitive data (credit card info, ePHI, PII) through AI automation, reducing manual work by 70%

Products and solutions

Feroot AI Platform (core client-side risk management), PaymentGuard AI (PCI DSS 4.0.1 compliance), HealthData Shield AI (HIPAA compliance), AlphaPrivacy AI (global privacy law compliance), CodeGuard AI (frontend security), MobileGuard AI (mobile app security)

Unique value

First AI-native platform for client-side security; exposed TikTok and DeepSeek privacy risks, testified before U.S. Congress on digital privacy; automated compliance for 50+ frameworks

Target customer

Global enterprises, healthcare providers, payment service providers, SaaS platforms, and government agencies requiring compliance with PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and 50+ other regulations

Industries served

Financial Services, Healthcare, E-commerce, SaaS & Technology, Government, Retail, Gaming, Entertainment

Technology advantage

Proprietary AI/ML algorithms detect hidden malicious code in real-time, combined with OWASP Top 10 compliance expertise. CEO Ivan Tsarynny's 25+ years in cybersecurity and Y Combinator backing. Focus on client-side security where traditional security tools have gaps

How they differentiate

Feroot differentiates through AI-powered client-side security focused on real-time threat detection and compliance automation. Their platform uniquely addresses browser-level vulnerabilities (e.g., Magecart attacks) and provides granular control over data exposure on web properties. First to market with AI agents for continuous compliance monitoring

Main competitors

Cloudflare Application Security, IBM Security, Qualys, Lokker, Jscrambler, Tala Security, Source Defense

Key partnerships

Y Combinator (accelerator, Winter 2021 batch), True Ventures (Series A lead investor), Preface Ventures, Industry Ventures, Scale Asia Ventures, PCI Security Standards Council (Associate Participating Organization)

Notable customers

Reddit, Xerox, Gusto, Bolt, Hornblower, Forbes, Sky, Newegg, Aristocrat, Motley Fool, Trex, Torani, ClickFunnels

Major milestones

Exposed TikTok's data harvesting practices in 2023, Testified before U.S. Congress Security Commission on TikTok and DeepSeek privacy risks, Uncovered DeepSeek's China-linked authentication system in 2025, Achieved ISO 27001 certification, Launched AI-powered PaymentGuard and HealthData Shield solutions, 300% YoY revenue growth in Q3 2025, SOC 2 Type II compliance achieved, Y Combinator W21 graduate

Growth metrics

$5M ARR (2025), 24 employees, 300% YoY revenue growth in Q3 2025, team doubled in past year, protecting 3+ million web pages

Market positioning

Positioned as an innovator and category leader in client-side cybersecurity with a focus on enterprise-grade solutions for data privacy compliance. Targets organizations needing to secure customer data at the browser layer while maintaining regulatory compliance

Geographic focus

Primarily North American and European markets with expanding presence in APAC. Global reach with customers including Reddit, Xerox, Gusto, Forbes, Sky, Newegg

Patents and IP

No publicly listed patents as of 2025, but leveraging IP strategy to secure partnerships

About Ivan Tsarynny

Co-founded Feroot Security (2017-present), testified before U.S. Congress on digital privacy issues, OWASP Top 10 Client-Side Project Lead, 25+ years in cybersecurity. Previously founded PostBeyond (2013-2017) and worked in various cybersecurity roles.

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