Transcend

Transcend is a privately held technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializing in data privacy infrastructure and AI governance. Founded in 2017 by Ben Brook and Michael Farrell, the company's mission is to empower individuals with data agency by transforming privacy into foundational infrastructure for businesses, enabling responsible data use.

The company offers a comprehensive data privacy and governance platform that functions as a real-time data decision layer. Its key products and services include AI Governance, Policy Engine, Consent & Preference Management, Data Subject Request (DSR) Automation, Autonomous Privacy Operations, and Sombra Secure-by-Design. Transcend's platform also provides Data Inventory, Shadow AI & System Discovery, Assessments, and a Privacy Center, serving enterprises across various market segments, including Fortune 500 companies in retail, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and consumer sectors.

Transcend is recognized as a leading data decision infrastructure company for the AI era. In May 2024, the company successfully raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. Co-founders Ben Brook serves as CEO and Michael Farrell as CTO. The company has received accolades for innovation and growth from publications such as Fast Company and Deloitte.