Congratulations to Relyance AI on the launch of their new Data Journeys platform. It's fantastic to see one of our portfolio companies continue to push the boundaries of innovation in such a critical area for enterprise AI adoption.

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Fresh off their impressive $32.1 million Series B funding round last October, Relyance is tackling the critical challenge of understanding data flow in complex AI systems. This innovation directly addresses a core need for enterprises navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape, where clear visibility into data provenance is no longer optional but a fundamental requirement for responsible and compliant AI adoption.

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"Traditional data lineage only tells part of the story. Data Journeys provides the comprehensive view organizations need — revealing not just where data resides, but how it transforms and why it matters. This is the foundation for responsible AI governance and sustainable competitive advantage."

‍- John Vrionis

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Data Journeys emerges as a game-changer, providing an AI native, context-aware, visual view that illuminates the entire data lifecycle, from its origins to its utilization in AI models.

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Relyance AI's CEO and co-founder, Abhi Sharma, emphasizes the platform's ability to get to the "heart of the why of data processing," a foundational layer essential for effective AI governance. This capability addresses a major blind spot for companies striving to implement AI responsibly and in compliance with growing global regulations. Increasing pressure from regulators with GDPR fines alone reach a staggering €1.2 billion in 2024. Relyance’s customers have also seen 70-80% time savings in compliance documentation and evidence gathering

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"With Data Journeys, we're not just tracking data — we're illuminating the intelligence beneath the surface. This paradigm-shifting innovation transforms how enterprises visualize, govern, and harness their data assets in the AI era, making compliance a natural extension of innovation rather than a bottleneck."

- Jyoti Bansal
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We are thrilled to see Relyance AI's continued growth and their commitment to building essential infrastructure for the age of AI. Their vision of becoming a "unified AI-native platform" for privacy, security, and governance is incredibly compelling, and Data Journeys is a significant step in that direction. 

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Congratulations again to the entire Relyance AI team!

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