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GAIL AI Investment
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GAIL: Why We Invested

March 15, 2024

GAIL is rearchitecting how enterprises handle compliance and risk management through AI-native software. We invested because the founding team combines deep domain expertise with a vision for systemic change.

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Recent Articles

AuditBoard: Modernizing Compliance Infrastructure
Investment Thesis

AuditBoard: Modernizing Compliance Infrastructure

February 28, 2024

How AuditBoard is transforming enterprise compliance with AI-powered automation. A deep dive into our investment decision and the future of GRC software.

Building in Public: Lessons from Observe.ai
Founder Story

Building in Public: Lessons from Observe.ai

February 10, 2024

Swapnil Jain shares insights on scaling an AI-native contact center platform from seed to Series C. The importance of operator experience in early-stage investing.

The Rise of Vertical SaaS in Financial Services
Market Analysis

The Rise of Vertical SaaS in Financial Services

January 22, 2024

Why we believe the next decade belongs to specialized software platforms. An analysis of market dynamics and our investment framework for fintech infrastructure.

The Diversity Rider: One Year Later
Diversity & Inclusion

The Diversity Rider: One Year Later

January 8, 2024

Measuring the impact of our commitment to systemic change. Data, stories, and lessons learned from implementing the Diversity Rider across our portfolio.

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