AI Governance, Risk & Compliance for SMEs & Startups
Smart AI-GRC That Builds Trust & Investor Readiness
AI Governance, Risk & Compliance for SMEs & Startups
Smart AI-GRC That Builds Trust & Investor Readiness
About Kroun.AI
KROUN.AI is a specialized AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) consultancy helping startups and growing businesses navigate the complex landscape of responsible, secure, and regulation-ready AI.
Founded by a GRC, Information Security, and AI Governance expert with 20+ years of experience, we help organizations bridge the gap between innovation and compliance—aligning with evolving global standards like the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, and NIS2.
Our mission is to make AI Governance scalable, practical, and investor-ready—so businesses can build and deploy AI with confidence, while reducing legal, financial, and reputational risks.
Why Work With Us?
- Deep Expertise. Founded by an AI governance and GRC expert with over 20 years of experience in information security, compliance, and privacy—gained across diverse industries and global enterprises.
- Security-First Approach. We design and implement governance frameworks that prioritize data protection, bias mitigation, and technical robustness.
- Regulatory Readiness. We help startups and SMEs stay ahead of global AI laws and compliance requirements—from audit readiness to enterprise procurement.
- Strategic AI Governance. Our solutions are tailored to your use case and built to scale as your AI footprint grows.
- Industry Reach. We’ve worked across finance, healthcare, tech, and supply chain—bringing a deep understanding of sector-specific risks and requirements.
Whether you're building your first AI product, entering regulated markets, or preparing for due diligence, KROUN.AI helps you scale AI with trust, compliance, and investor readiness at the core.
Our SMART Solution to Scalable AI-GRC for SMEs and Startups
Why AI-GRC Matters for Growing Businesses
Startups and SMEs are leading the charge in AI innovation—but with rapid growth comes increased regulatory and ethical scrutiny. Today’s investors, enterprise clients, and regulators expect AI to be transparent, fair, and secure.
- Looking to secure enterprise partnerships? You’ll need AI compliance.
- Raising VC or institutional funding? Investors want AI risk controls.
- Expanding into regulated markets? You must meet legal requirements and prove compliance.
At KROUN.AI, we help you implement smart, scalable AI governance strategies—cost-effectively and without slowing your momentum—so you can focus on growth while staying compliant and investor-ready.
Our Services
At KROUN.AI, we help startups and SMEs operate with investor-ready, trustworthy AI through practical, scalable, real-world AI-GRC solutions. Our services are tailored to your growth stage, risk profile, and regulatory exposure:
AI Governance & Strategy Framework Development
- AI policy development tailored for startups & SMEs
- Ethical AI frameworks & bias mitigation strategies
- AI transparency & Responsible AI implementation
- AI governance framework design aligned with business goals
Risk & Compliance Management
- AI risk & impact assessments
- Compliance with EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 42001 and other applicable standards to your business
- Risk and gap analysis for legal, technical, security and operational readiness
Outsourced AI GRC Solutions
- Cost-effective managed compliance services
- Virtual AI governance officer (vCRO) support
- AI risk oversight for third-party vendors & partners
- AI governance training for technical and leadership teams
AI Audit Readiness & Due Diligence
- AI audit documentation and readiness support for investors & regulators
- Ongoing compliance monitoring
- Data room prep for fundraising or enterprise procurement
Training & Policy Frameworks
- AI Compliance training for cross-functional teams
- Custom internal AI use policies and governance playbooks
- Executive briefings on AI regulations & best practices.
Our Approach
At KROUN.AI, our services are designed to meet your business where you are—whether you're just starting with AI, scaling your systems, or preparing for audits and investor due diligence.
- Discovery phase. We begin with a strategic consultation to understand your unique AI use case, risk profile, and regulatory exposure. (EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 42001).
At the end of this phase, you will have prioritize GRC actions based on risk level and business goals, and a plan for next steps. - GRC Strategy Design: Based on Discovery, we develop a tailored but practical AI Governance, Risk & Compliance roadmap that aligns with your product roadmap and is aligned with your growth stage and industry.
- Implementation Support. We don’t just design—we help you integrate AI policies, bias mitigation, documentation, transparency measures, monitoring & reporting, and audit-ready controls—without slowing down innovation. Whether you're early-stage or scaling, we make governance operational—not theoretical.
- Ongoing Compliance & Audits. Compliance is not a one-time event. We offer continuous support, outsourced GRC services, audit prep, and optional fractional GRC officer (vCRO) support to keep you aligned as you scale. You get peace of mind, investor confidence, and future-proofed compliance.