Best GRC Software Companies in Australia
The 274 best GRC Software companies in Australia in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: SafetyCulture.
GRC Software in Australia doesn't lack for ambition right now. Our directory tracks 274 companies with $778M in total disclosed funding, and the distribution is telling: SafetyCulture sits at $298M, Encompass at $198M, and everything else drops fast from there. One unicorn in the mix. The capital is concentrated, but coverage is rising, and that gap between the top two and the rest of the pack is exactly where the interesting moves are happening this quarter.
So what's driving the attention? Predictive analytics is the theme buyers keep circling back to, and RFP processes are getting harder to navigate as vendor claims outpace actual capability. I'd also flag that quiet compliance failures are pushing procurement teams to look closer at what their platforms actually do under pressure. AirTree, Artesian, and Five V Capital are the names you'll see backing the serious contenders here. The funding gap between SafetyCulture and a company like givvable (under $260K raised) spans basically the whole market. That spread tells you this sector still has room to consolidate hard.
Our analysis of 50 GRC Software companies
$4.6b in tracked funding; 98% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best GRC Software companies in Australia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SafetyCulture 🦄 Provider of a platform for workplace operations, safety, and compliance | $298M | 21 mo ago | 603 | Luke Anear Founder | ContentfulTurbopackAlgolia+40 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 2 | Encompass Provider of automated software for corporate identity and compliance verification 69Funding top 26%Growth top 27%Talent top 34%Fin. health top 35% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 26% Growthtop 27% Talenttop 34% Fin. healthtop 35% Moattop 39% Techtop 46% Markettop 48% Globalbottom 39% Funding: Raised $198M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 10 yrs (1.2/yr) Growth: Headcount 163 → 206 (+26%) across vintages · Revenue +45% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $198M | 8 mo ago | 206 206 → 148 (-28%) | Wayne Johnson Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressSentryZendesk+35 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 3 | Protecht Software solutions provider for enterprise governance, risk, and compliance management | $42M | 14 mo ago | 88 | David Bergmark Chief Executive Officer | HubSpot CMS HubSalesforceVideoJS+24 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 4 | Cascade Cloud based platform offering software for project management | $40M | 50 mo ago | 14 | Tom Wright Founder & Chief Product Officer | WebflowMemberStackApple iCloud Mail+30 | Top 1M | 3 patents Forklift carton‑handling clamp arms and bolted lift‑member designs for material handling | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 5 | IntelligenceBank Provider of digital asset management and compliance software | $39M | 58 mo ago | 98 | Tessa Herd Court Founder & CEO | WordPressSentryApple iCloud Mail+33 | Top 5M | — | 1 launch |
| 6 | Data Republic Secure data exchange platform | $27M | 90 mo ago | 54 | — | — | — | 9 patents Privacy-preserving data access control and secure data sharing via distributed trust | — |
| 7 | Envirosuite Developer of software for monitoring and predicting environmental impact events | $14M | 21 mo ago | 254 | — | StatamicPHPLaravel+22 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 8 | Evotix Cloud based integrated EHS compliance management software provider | $13M | 75 mo ago | 169 | Matthew Elson CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+37 | Top 5M | — | 1 partnership |
| 9 | K2fly Asset management software solutions and services | $12M | 50 mo ago | 82 | Craig Charlton CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Yellow Canary Provider of payroll compliance management solutions | $11M | 49 mo ago | 54 | Marcus Zeltzer Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+22 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 11 | EncompaaS Cloud based data privacy management solution provider | $10M | 56 mo ago | 58 | Jesse Todd CEO | WordPressSentryMarker+35 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 12 | 6clicks Cloud and AI based integrated GRC software for enterprises | $10M | 44 mo ago | 6 | Louis Strauss Founder and Chief Product Officer | HubSpot CMS HubTailwind CSSAlpine.js+18 | Top 5M | — | 1 launch |
| 13 | Biza Open banking compliance solution | $8M | 46 mo ago | 34 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+33 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 14 | reask Risk management solutions for insurers 60Talent top 28%AI top 30%Innovation top 32%Growth top 35% All 11 signals ▾Talenttop 28% AItop 30% Innovationtop 32% Growthtop 35% Techtop 43% Producttop 43% Fundingtop 46% Moattop 48% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 23% Newsbottom 18% Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated AI: Classified as an AI company · Product described with: ai-based rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $7M | 15 mo ago | 17 | Eugene Dubossarsky Co-Founder | WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+24 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 15 | Fair Supply Cloud-based ESG risk management and compliance solutions | $6M | 17 mo ago | — | Arne Geschke Chief Technology Officer / Co-Founder | Webflow EcommerceWebflowcore-js+16 | Top 50M | 4 patents AI-driven compliance risk analytics for supply chain slavery detection | — |
| 16 | iluminr Offers threat intelligence solutions | $6M | 44 mo ago | 14 | Joshua Shields Founder & CEO | WebflowAmazon Web ServicesHubSpot Cookie Policy Banner+16 | Top 50M | — | 1 launch |
| 17 | iPRO Cloud-based contractor & vendor compliance management software provider | $6M | 135 mo ago | 51 | Victoria Chesser Managing Director | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+17 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 18 | ExoFlare Cloud-based risk management software provider | $5M | 23 mo ago | 13 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 19 | Presien Provider of physical artificial intelligence solutions for heavy industry applications | $4M | 73 mo ago | 35 | Nathan Kirchner Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | SecurePII Developer of a platform for secure voice and data compliance | $4M | 7 mo ago | — | Bill Placke Co-Founder & President | — | — | — | 1 launch |
| 21 | Emmi Risk & compliance management for carbon product investors | $4M | 54 mo ago | 30 | — | WebflowAmazon Web ServicesreCAPTCHA+12 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 22 | Whispli Whistle-blower platform for organizations | $3M | 90 mo ago | 33 | Richard Ross Co Founder and CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 23 | 1Breadcrumb Provider of construction safety and productivity software for jobsite management | $3M | 23 mo ago | 11 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+36 | Top 5M | — | 1 partnership |
| 24 | MVSI SaaS and AI based compliance management software for enterprises | $2M | 33 mo ago | — | Daniel NA CEO | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Elasticsearch+20 | Top 5M | — | 1 job opening · 3 awards |
| 25 | AuditCover Online tax audit insurance platform for individuals and businesses | $2M | 50 mo ago | 12 | — | SentrySalesforceTailwind CSS+8 | Top 50M | — | 1 award |
| 26 | Graceview AI-driven regulatory compliance solutions for businesses | $2M | 22 mo ago | — | Dan Hunter Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Empiraa Cloud-based OKR & KPI tools for project management | $1M | 37 mo ago | 17 | Ash Brown Founder & CEO | WebflowEmotionHotjar+23 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 28 | Haast AI based digital marketing compliance firewall for businesses | $1M | 2 mo ago | — | Jason Watling Co-Founder | Framer SitesReactAmazon Web Services+17 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 29 | ResponSight Threat detection using behavioral analytics | $937K | 76 mo ago | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | Donesafe cloud based EHS compliance software | $920K | 103 mo ago | 67 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+35 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 31 | Objective Enterprise content management and data governance solution | $647K | 137 mo ago | 347 | — | Craft CMSSentryApple iCloud Mail+28 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 32 | EvenBetter Provider of pay gap analysis and management software for businesses | $313K | 16 mo ago | — | Ayal Steiner Co-Founder | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+21 | Top 50M | — | 2 partnerships |
| 33 | givvable Provider of solutions for managing sustainable sourcing 14Talent top 38%Funding top 49%Global bottom 36%Market bottom 23% All 4 signals ▾Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 49% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 23% Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated Funding: Raised $259k across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 14/100 | $259K | 2 mo ago | 15 | Frances Atkins Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 GRC Software companies in Australia
#1
Series B · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2011 · 206 employees$197.7Mraised▾
Provider of automated software for corporate identity and compliance verification. This platform aggregates public and private data to generate digital risk profiles for business entities. It automates the collection and processing of information required for regulatory due diligence, beneficial ownership checks, and sanctions screening. The software integrates with existing banking systems to facilitate identity validation and document management. By structuring data from various sources, the system supports the maintenance of client records and assists in meeting regulatory requirements for financial crime prevention.
- Oct 2025Conventional Debt—
- Jul 2025Series B$7.5M
- Jul 2024Series B$10.3M
- Dec 2023Series B$11.9M
#2
Series D · Surry Hills, New South Wales · founded 2004 · 603 employees$297.9Mraised▾
Provider of a platform for workplace operations, safety, and compliance. The platform offers tools for inspections, audits, checklists, training, and asset management. It also provides features for task management, document management, and incident reporting. The platform includes integrations and analytics to improve workflows and identify risks.
- Sep 2024Series D$50M
- Aug 2023Series C$22M
- May 2021Series C$76.5M
- Oct 2020Series C$34.6M
#3
Series A · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory · founded 2022$1.2Mraised▾
AI based digital marketing compliance firewall for businesses. It provides a platform for monitoring and managing digital assets. It helps organizations find and resolve brand or regulatory compliance issues. It uses AI technology to detect and flag compliance issues. The platform allows users to select the channels to search, including websites, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. It helps organizations manage digital risk, enabling users to find and resolve brand and legal compliance issues.
- Apr 2026Series A$12M
- May 2025Seed$6M
- Aug 2023Seed$1.2M
- Apr 2023Grant (prize money)$238K
#4
Late Stage · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 1999 · 88 employees$41.9Mraised▾
Software solutions provider for enterprise governance, risk, and compliance management. It provides AI-enhanced GRC software solutions designed to manage and mitigate risk, enhance resilience, and ensure compliance for organizations. The platform offers features such as incident management, risk assessment, and compliance management.
- Mar 2025Unattributed$280M
- Oct 2023Unattributed$12M
- Feb 2022Unattributed$29.9M
#5
Seed · Docklands, Victoria · founded 2024$3.5Mraised▾
Developer of a platform for secure voice and data compliance. The platform removes sensitive information from audio streams before reaching business systems. It integrates without call rerouting and supports real-time compliance. The platform enables analytics without exposing personal data. It offers scalable deployment for contact centers and service providers.
- Oct 2025Seed$3.5M
#6
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2019 · 15 employees$258.6Kraised▾
Provider of solutions for managing sustainable sourcing. It connects suppliers and buyers on the platform. And enables businesses to search & find verified suppliers, source procurement, track spending with a real-time dashboard, and more.
- Apr 2026Seed—
- Feb 2024Grant (prize money)$258.6K
#7
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2018 · 17 employees$6.5Mraised▾
Risk management solutions for insurers. It offers an AI-based solution that enables institutions to mitigate climate risks. Its features include real-time event response, monitoring of global climate, and more. Its products include ForeCyc for short-term probabilistic tracking of the forecast, HindCyc for post-landfall event response, and more. It enables insurers to understand its exposure to catastrophic events.
- Mar 2025Seed$4M
- Jun 2023Seed$4.6M
- Jan 2022Seed—
#8
Late Stage · Brisbane, Queensland · founded 2006 · 254 employees$14Mraised▾
Developer of software for monitoring and predicting environmental impact events. This technology tracks air quality, noise, vibration, odour, and water quality metrics. The system integrates hardware and software to provide real-time data for operational management and regulatory compliance. It assists in identifying environmental risks and managing community concerns through automated reporting and predictive analysis tools.
- Sep 2024Post IPO$6.8M
- Aug 2018Post IPO$7.2M
#9
Series A · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2019$6.3Mraised▾
Cloud-based ESG risk management and compliance solutions. It enables businesses to track progress, assess risks, and meet compliance goals related to ESG factors. It offers solutions for identifying, managing, and mitigating risks related to modern slavery, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity loss. The platform provides objective data and insights to help businesses understand and mitigate risks across supply chains.
- Jan 2025Series A—
- Dec 2022Series A$6.3M
#10
Seed · New South Wales · founded 2020 · 13 employees$5.3Mraised▾
Cloud-based risk management software provider
- Jul 2024Seed$5.3M
#11
Seed · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 2020 · 11 employees$2.7Mraised▾
Provider of construction safety and productivity software for jobsite management. The software offers features such as attendance tracking, digital worker onboarding, and license verification. It provides tools for managing permits, safety data sheets, and plant inductions. The platform integrates with project management systems, offering site analytics and communication features.
- Jun 2024Seed$2.7M
#12
Acquired · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 2023$1.5Mraised▾
AI-driven regulatory compliance solutions for businesses. It simplifies regulatory compliance, leveraging machine learning and legal expertise to provide up-to-date compliance solutions. The platform offers real-time compliance monitoring and reporting, empowering legal, risk, and compliance teams to make informed decisions. It provides insights into various compliance areas, including ESG strategies, data protection laws, and specific regulations.
- Aug 2024Seed$1.5M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of GRC Software coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Regtech & Compliance is moving in Australia
A read on the academic research around Regtech & Compliance — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 177 Australia-affiliated papers.
- University of Technology Sydney17
- Department of Commerce16
- UNSW Sydney13
- Macquarie University13
- University of Southern Queensland13
- Computer security2→13
- Credit card fraud1→6
- Context (archaeology)1→5
- Analytics1→5
- Forensic accounting1→4
- Accounting3→4
- Money laundering2→7
Where regtech is researched across Australia
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
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