Vulcan Technologies, a leader in the regulatory technology (reg-tech) landscape, has recently announced the successful completion of a $10.9 million seed funding round. The funding was co-led by two esteemed investment firms, General Catalyst and Cubit Capital, which are known for backing industry disruptors. Participation in this funding round also came from a diverse group of investors, including Trevor Rees-Jones, the founder of Chief Oil & Gas, as well as technology-focused firms such as SV Angel, A*, Liquid 2 Ventures, Transpose, 468 Capital, and Y Combinator. Notably, the founders of Dropbox also joined this group of strategic investors.
This funding round reflects growing confidence in its mission to transform governmental and legal regulatory processes through artificial intelligence (AI).
Launched in 2025, Vulcan Technologies brings together a distinguished founding team comprising both policy experts and AI specialists. This includes professionals who have previously contributed their expertise to major tech companies such as Google and had significant roles in pioneering AI applications, including the former AI lead for Love’s. With this combination of legal and technological expertise, Vulcan is uniquely positioned to address the complexities of U.S. law.
At the center of Vulcan’s offering is a groundbreaking AI-powered platform that integrates three specialized AI systems designed to enhance the way legal professionals, researchers, and regulatory agencies interact with American law. One of the key features of this platform is its ability to consolidate vast amounts of legal information into a single, navigable database.
This database encompasses all relevant state and federal statutes, regulations, executive orders, and case law, making it an invaluable resource for those involved in legal compliance and policy-making.
Vulcan Technologies employs proprietary legal cartography algorithms that effectively map the relationships between various legal elements. For example, these algorithms outline how statutes authorize regulations, how specific case law can overturn existing rules, and how executive orders may vacate prior laws.
This mapping capability not only simplifies the complex web of legal dependencies but also empowers government leaders to reduce compliance costs significantly. Additionally, it enables them to identify outdated regulations that may no longer be applicable or relevant, thereby streamlining policy execution processes.
Beyond assisting governmental entities, Vulcan’s platform also provides substantial benefits to regulated firms. It facilitates the rapid development of compliance roadmaps, enabling organizations to establish clear strategies for meeting regulatory requirements. Moreover, the platform empowers businesses to challenge instances of government overreach effectively and allows them to offer well-informed feedback on proposed regulations, thus enhancing the regulatory dialogue.
Vulcan has already started to work with several early customers, including the Virginia Office of Regulatory Management, the U.S. Department of Education, and the South Carolina Department of Employment and General Services (DOGE). A significant achievement for Vulcan was its involvement in supporting Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 19 in Virginia, which mandated a 25% reduction in the state’s regulatory code. Thanks to Vulcan’s AI-driven insights and capabilities, Virginia is now anticipating a remarkable 50% reduction in regulations, which would have profound implications for businesses operating within the state.
Vulcan’s advisory board comprises notable figures in the field of regulatory economics and policy. Patrick McLaughlin, a leading regulatory economist at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, offers valuable insights, having spearheaded influential projects like RegData and QuantGov that have informed regulatory reform efforts across over ten states. Additionally, Jonathan Wolfson, who previously served as the head of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Policy Office, brings extensive regulatory experience. Wolfson’s background includes roles at the White House Council of Economic Advisers and in federal litigation, equipping him with a unique perspective on policy implications and legal challenges.
KEY QUOTES:
“Vulcan is building technology to solve an urgent structural problem confronting U.S. global competitiveness: the broken regulatory system. Armed with significant seed funding, we are now equipped to expand an already world-class engineering team, break into the private sector, and continue to enhance American competitiveness by helping agencies and private-sector builders leverage frontier intelligence to navigate the regulatory morass and unleash the engine of American capitalism.”
Tanner Jones, co-founder and CEO of Vulcan Technologies
“At Cubit Capital, we invest in courageous leaders tackling meaningful problems, and the Vulcan team is exactly that. In just two months, Virginia issued an executive order mandating Vulcan’s adoption across agencies – a milestone no other reg-tech has achieved. By replacing multi-million-dollar consulting contracts with instant, auditable analysis enabled by AI to automate rulemaking and compliance, Vulcan is positioned to transform a multi-$100-billion-dollar market and strengthen democratic governance.”
Philip Carson, Partner at Cubit Capital
“Navigating today’s regulatory landscape is costly and complex. Vulcan is building technology to help address these challenges. They’ve assembled a strong team of AI, engineering, and legal experts, and we’re excited by their early traction with government partners. We look forward to supporting their growth as they expand beyond the public sector.”
Yuri Sagalov, managing director at General Catalyst
