Seclore
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
A Data Security Intelligence platform that provides persistent protection, discovery, and granular usage control for enterprise data and AI models across their entire lifecycle. Seclore was founded in 2005. The company is led by Vishal Gauri. Based in Santa Clara, USA. Team size: 300-500. Total funding raised: $50.2M. Latest round: Series C. Key investors include Origami Capital Partners, Oquirrh Ventures, Helion Venture Partners, Ventureast, Sistema Asia Capital, Tenacity Ventures, Naandi Ventures.
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, USA
- Team size
- 300-500
- Total funding
- $50.2M
Value proposition
Ensures sensitive information remains secure and trackable even after it leaves the corporate network or is ingested by AI models, preventing data leakage and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Products and solutions
Seclore ARMOR (Data Security Intelligence Platform), ARMOR DSPM, ARMOR AI-DLP, ARMOR EDRM (Enterprise Digital Rights Management), ARMOR Data Classification, Seclore Email Encryption
Unique value
Offers 'persistent' data protection where security policies are embedded into the data itself, ensuring it remains protected regardless of the device, location, or application used to access it.
Target customer
Global 2000 enterprises, government agencies, and highly regulated organizations (Finance, Healthcare, Defense) requiring strict data sovereignty.
Industries served
Financial Services & Banking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Intellectual Property, Government & Defense, Legal & Professional Services
Technology advantage
The ARMOR platform utilizes AI-driven intelligence to automatically discover and protect 'Shadow AI' data, providing a unified dashboard that bridges the gap between data security and business intelligence.
How they differentiate
Seclore differentiates through a platform-agnostic approach that provides persistent data protection across any device or application, unlike ecosystem-locked solutions. Its new ARMOR platform specifically addresses 'Shadow AI' by securing data ingested by and generated by LLMs.
Main competitors
Microsoft Purview (AIP), Fasoo, Fortra (Vera)
Key partnerships
Microsoft (Integration with M365 and Azure Information Protection), SAP (Data security for ERP environments), IBM (Security Intelligence integrations), Boldon James & Titus (Data classification ecosystem), Global Systems Integrators (GSIs) like HCLTech and Infosys
Notable customers
ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Panasonic, Thales, Applied Materials
Major milestones
Founded as IIT Bombay SINE spin-off (commercial ops ~2010), Secured $27M Series C in May 2022 led by Origami Capital and Oquirrh Ventures, Appointed Vishal Gauri as CEO in July 2025, Launched ARMOR Data Security Intelligence platform in February 2026, Launched ARMOR AI-DLP (May 2026) and ARMOR DSPM (June 2026), Partnered with Glean on ARMOR DSPM integration (August 2026)
Growth metrics
Estimated ARR of $60M - $75M; transitioned from a point solution to a unified Data Security Intelligence platform.
Market positioning
Leader in Enterprise Digital Rights Management (EDRM) and Data-Centric Security for the Global 2000.
Geographic focus
North America, Asia-Pacific (specifically India), and the Middle East (GCC).
Patents and IP
Holds multiple patents in Information Rights Management (IRM) and usage control, including systems for 'Remote control of information usage' and 'Dynamic policy-based data protection'.
About Vishal Gauri
Previously Chief Customer Officer at Seclore; over 20 years of global experience building and scaling enterprise technology companies as an entrepreneur and business leader.
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Official website: https://www.seclore.com/