DataGrail
DataGrail sells AI-powered data privacy software that automates compliance tasks for enterprise teams. The company has raised $84M, most recently in a Series C round in October 2022, and employs 74 people.
The growth story
DataGrail grew from 64 to 74 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $84M along the way, most recently a Series C in October 2022.
About
DataGrail provides a platform that helps companies manage data privacy compliance by automating tasks like data discovery, consent management, and regulatory reporting. Its software integrates with over 2,500 systems and is used by privacy, legal, and security teams at companies including Hubspot and Okta.
The company has raised $84M across multiple funding rounds, with its latest Series C closing in October 2022. Backers include Amex Ventures and Basis Set Ventures. Its software has a 4.8/5 rating on G2, indicating strong customer satisfaction.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is DataGrail's largest function with 16 employees, representing over 20% of its 74-person workforce. The company is led by founders who have attracted investment from notable venture firms and angel investors.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 17 (+6% YoY), Sales 12 (-29% YoY), Information Technology 8 (-20% YoY), Business Development 7 (+17% YoY), Operations 7 (+133% YoY), Customer Success and Support 6 (+200% YoY).
Talent flow
DataGrail hires from companies like ZoomInfo, Built In, and Quicknode, with Salesforce being the top destination for departing employees. Its workforce includes graduates from San José State University and the University of Arizona.
Most common previous employers of DataGrail staff: ZoomInfo (5), Built In (4), Quicknode (3), Reputation (3), Salesloft (3), Salesforce (3). Former DataGrail employees most often moved to Salesforce (4), Vanta (3), Betterworks (2), Assembled (2), Databricks (2), Anthropic (2).
Alumni worth knowing
The DataGrail mafia
DataGrail alumni have founded 9 companies, including Jam.dev, which employs 17 people, and Vesey Ventures, a firm with 5 staff. Other startups include Byrsa Labs and Nuerraa.
9Matt Rubright, was Director of Partnerships until 2023Dana Eli-Lorch, was Board Observer until 2021Tej Charfi, was Strategic Sales until 2023Tiffany Chen, was Product Marketing Associate until 2021Randy Ryan, was Senior Product Manager until 2022
Utkarsh Singh, was Operations Analyst until 2022
Sadhna Kumar, was Customer Success Manager - Short Term Contract until 2019
Everett Wilson, was Inbound SDR until 2024Web traffic
Traffic mix: 60% direct, 14% search, 2% social, 0% paid.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.30 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.50 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.60 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.10 / 5
Frequently asked
DataGrail has 74 employees as of September 2026.
DataGrail has raised $84M in total, most recently a Series C round in October 2022.
DataGrail was founded in 2018 by Daniel Barber, Ignacio Zendejas.
The most common previous employers of current DataGrail staff are ZoomInfo (5 people), Built In (4 people), Quicknode (3 people).
Former DataGrail employees most often move to Salesforce (4), Vanta (3), Betterworks (2).
At least 9 companies have a founder who previously worked at DataGrail, including Jam.dev, Vesey Ventures, Byrsa Labs.
DataGrail has about 17 people in Engineering, up 6% over the past year, as of September 2026.
DataGrail has about 12 people in Sales, down 29% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 57 current and 206 former DataGrail profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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