Israeli Startup Mine Raises $30M to Expand No-Code Data Privacy Solution for Enterprises
The second product, Mine AI, is aimed at end-users, serving as a proactive privacy assistant, offering insights on data usage and data protection compliance.
Israeli tech startup Mine has secured $30 million in Series B funding to further develop its user-friendly data privacy solution tailored for both consumers and enterprises.
Originally gaining traction with a consumer-centric tool that enables users to conduct a swift audit of their data privacy via AI-powered inbox scans, Mine swiftly amassed 5 million users. The tool assists in identifying and erasing personal data from unwanted sources, aligning with GDPR and other data privacy regulations.
Expanding its offerings to cater to businesses and enterprise needs, Mine's flagship MineOS garnered significant attention from privacy officers, aiding in maintaining compliance with privacy regulations. Notable enterprises such as Reddit, HelloFresh SE, FIFA, and Data.ai have adopted MineOS.
The latest funding round, co-led by Battery Ventures and PayPal Ventures, along with Nationwide Ventures and existing backers, underscores Mine's rapid growth and success. With a three-fold increase in valuation since its last funding round, bringing its total funding to $42.5 million, the company plans to focus on sales development and R&D.
Mine is set to launch two new products in Q1. The first will cater to data privacy officers, facilitating management of internal AI algorithms and AI risk assessment to ensure regulatory compliance. The second product, Mine AI, is aimed at end-users, serving as a proactive privacy assistant, offering insights on data usage and data protection compliance.
Although Mine faces competition in the data protection space from players like OneTrust and BigID, CEO Gal Ringel emphasizes Mine's user-friendly approach as its key differentiator. While Mine's access to user inboxes might raise concerns, Ringel compares it to standard email triaging services and highlights its less invasive nature compared to security tools used for cyber protection.
While there have been user concerns about Mine's remediation tools in the past, the platform's effectiveness, particularly in enterprise settings, remains a driving force behind investor confidence.
"We are thrilled to be part of their journey," said Scott Tobin, a senior partner at Battery Ventures, expressing confidence in Mine's innovative approach to enterprise privacy solutions.
