Abstract, an AI company known for its pioneering work in regulatory intelligence, today announced a successful $4.8m seed funding round.
This latest financial boost was co-led by Bonfire Ventures and Communitas Capital, raising Abstract’s total funding to over $9m.
The seed funding will primarily support Abstract’s innovative platform that integrates AI to analyze and synthesize disparate regulatory data—from draft legislation to public comments and regulatory discussions. This integration creates a superintelligence platform that acts like a team of analysts, providing businesses with proactive insights into risks and opportunities that are relevant to their operations.
Abstract leverages cutting-edge technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to build its regulatory intelligence platform. It processes millions of data points from over 145,000 government bodies along with social media and news trends, offering real-time insights that help companies understand how regulatory changes could affect them.
The company plans to use the new funds to deepen its capabilities in delivering contextual and comprehensive intelligence that aids businesses in navigating the increasingly complex regulatory environment. This initiative will enhance Abstract’s ability to offer tailored insights, enabling clients to preemptively address potential risks and seize emerging opportunities.
Additionally, Abstract’s growth is particularly timely given the escalating costs and complexities of regulatory compliance. U.S. businesses have seen federal lobbying expenditures soar to a record $4.2bn in 2023, and Abstract’s AI platform aims to streamline and reduce the burdens associated with these rising costs.
“Instead of spending inordinate amounts of time manually reviewing changes from legacy bill tracking tools, corporate teams are presented with Abstract’s tailored insights into ‘risks’ and ‘opportunities’ for their businesses, allowing them to be proactive before proposed bills or regulatory changes are finalized,” said Pat Utz, CEO and co-founder of Abstract.
Previously, Abstract has also attracted significant attention and support from over 200 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and non-profits, showcasing its utility and effectiveness across various sectors.
“Our intensive due diligence with Abstract’s customers highlighted benefits, including significant time savings, improved risk management, and increased ability to capitalize on policy-driven opportunities. It is clear that this is the right solution at the right time,” said Tom Glocer, Co-Founder and General Partner at Communitas Capital.
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