Optimal AI, the first AI agent built to automate code reviews and compliance while ensuring zero data retention, has raised $2.25 million in pre-seed funding co-led by Act One Ventures and Chingona Ventures. Supported by Google for Startups, this funding accelerates the company’s mission to enhance security and compliance without compromising privacy.
Why It Matters
AI in Development: AI-generated code is rapidly increasing, projected to reach 80% of new code in enterprises.
Compliance Challenges: Global compliance costs are expected to hit $72 billion by 2025, making automated compliance solutions essential.
Domain-Specific AI Agents: Optimal AI’s Optibot proactively detects risks, enforces security protocols, and automates compliance workflows—all while ensuring no data retention.
Leadership & Vision
“Engineering and security teams need AI agents that automate critical tasks while maintaining compliance—without ever retaining data.” – Iba Masood, CEO, Optimal AI
“The AI agent era is just beginning. Optimal AI is building the foundation for the next generation of security and compliance.” – Alejandro Guerrero, Act One Ventures
The Future of AI in Compliance & Security
With early adopters like MongoDB and Prometric, Optimal AI is redefining AI-driven workforce automation for regulated industries, ensuring secure, private, and efficient development workflows.
