# Petual

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/petual

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Carlos, US
- Website: www.petual.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 23, 2026)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in the United States, Petual operates as an innovative provider of AI-driven SOX testing solutions, enabling audit teams to enhance efficiency and precision in compliance assessments and internal controls.Petual, Inc is focused on delivering advanced automated testing solutions for SOX compliance. Founded in 2024 in San Carlos, California, Petual has quickly established a presence in the audit technology sector. The company successfully raised USD 17.00 mn in funding, with its most recent investment round occurring in April 2026, led by First Round Capital and Cowboy Ventures. The firm is not a subsidiary of any parent company and has not undergone any significant pivots. The founder has a history in launching technology-focused ventures, although further details about prior companies are not available.Petual's core offerings center around an advanced automated SOX testing solution powered by artificial intelligence. This platform enables audit teams to achieve rapid and precise audit testing results from any dataset, significantly enhancing the efficiency of internal controls and compliance assessments. Key functionalities include the ability to leverage existing Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), ingest evidence automatically, map it to relevant samples and controls, and execute tests on-demand, all while producing audit-ready workpapers annotated with supporting evidence. Petual's products are designed for use by audit firms and enterprises across various sectors, particularly in operational, financial, and compliance controls, with applications ranging from revenue recognition to expense validation. The company serves a diverse client base, including large enterprises and mid-sized firms, particularly in North America and Europe, where there is a substantial demand for streamlined audit processes and enhanced compliance measures.Petual generates revenue through a subscription-based model that allows clients to access its AI-powered audit testing platform. This structure typically involves tiered pricing plans based on the scale of usage and the specific features selected by clients. Clients can subscribe to various packages that provide different levels of service, including the extent of data processing capabilities and the number of users. The firm also emphasizes partnerships with organizations looking to enhance their audit quality and operational efficiency, further integrating Petual's technology into their existing workflows. By offering a scalable solution, Petual positions itself to address the needs of both large audit firms and smaller enterprises, ensuring that its services remain accessible and tailored to client demands.In April 2026, Petual, Inc raised USD 17.00 mn in Seed funding to accelerate product development and go-to-market strategies. The company plans to introduce new features to its platform, enhancing the capabilities of audit processes. Additionally, Petual aims to expand into European markets, targeting specific countries by the end of 2026 to meet the increasing demand for reliable audit solutions. The funding will be utilized to support these initiatives, enabling Petual to strengthen its position in the competitive audit technology landscape.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 23, 2026, $17M — Andreessen Horowitz

## Investors

- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Seed