AI-driven privacy infrastructure startup Redacto raiss Rs 12 crore to expand product, engineering teams

Redacto, an AI-driven privacy infrastructure startup building the next-gen of enterprise data governance systems, has raised Rs 12 crore in a seed funding round led by PeerCapital and Antler India, with participation from select angel investors.

The Bengaluru-based startup will use the funding to strengthen its AI capabilities, expand its product and engineering teams, and scale enterprise adoption across India. 

The fundraise comes at a time when India prepares to operationalise the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, a law that will redefine how organisations collect, store, and use personal data.

Redacto said it aims to help enterprises adapt to this new regulatory environment by turning privacy compliance into a strategic advantage.

Founded in 2025 by Shashank Karincheti and Amit Kumar, Redacto enables enterprises to automate privacy compliance, govern sensitive data, and enforce third party accountability through AI-powered automation. It counts several of India’s leading payment companies and NBFCs among its customers.

The platform claims to have attracted interest from leading banks, fintechs, and insurance companies that are preparing for DPDP readiness and seeking solutions that align with global standards such as GDPR and CCPA. 

“The DPDP Act marks the beginning of a privacy-first era for Indian enterprises,” said Shashank Karincheti, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer (CPO), Redacto.

“Our goal is to make privacy practical, continuous, and scalable. Redacto is built to turn compliance into confidence and transform how organisations approach sensitive data responsibility.”

"AI isn't just changing business—it's redefining it. Data privacy architecture must evolve at the same pace," said Amit Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of Redacto.

“As a full-stack data privacy company, our platform delivers intelligent, end-to-end data governance through AI-first automation, enabling enterprises to innovate without bearing the burden of compliance."

Karthik Prabhakar, Managing Partner at PeerCapital, said, “Data in today's digital world is exploding and residing in nooks and corners of enterprises. The critical need for Personal data protection and privacy has never been this acute. Redacto is positioned right at the heart of this inflection point. The team’s domain expertise in cybersecurity and enterprise technology gives them a unique edge in building scalable privacy infrastructure for the next decade."