Participated · Equity · Aug 2024

PrivacyHawk provides a personal data protection service that automates removal of consumers’ personal information from tens of thousands of corporate databases and the surface web. The company says its solution reduces consumers’ risk of being in a data breach by 90% or more through automated removals. Led by CEO Aaron Mendes and CTO Justin Wright, PrivacyHawk focuses on protecting individuals from scammers, spammers, hackers, and identity thieves. The firm plans to use the new funds to improve its flagship product and to grow awareness among the broader public. The announcement frames the raise as an additional investment to support product development and marketing efforts. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. PrivacyHawk is pioneering the personal data protection category with a comprehensive solution for managing individuals’ digital footprints. The company delivers personal data protection through robotic process automation and advanced technology to help prevent fraud, identity theft, hacks, scams and spam. Planned product enhancements include additional automation and the use of AI to identify digital-footprint vulnerabilities and optimize removal of exposures. PrivacyHawk will use the $2.7 million in funding to support growth in sales, marketing and product development. The mission-driven team of privacy advocates, big data experts and engineers focuses on protecting personal data and reducing individuals' risk of being targeted by cybercrimes. PrivacyHawk was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.