Compliance shouldn't be a burden.
Whether you're preparing for investor due diligence, trying to close an enterprise client, or simply looking to reduce regulatory risk, compliance can quickly become a business bottleneck.
It shouldn't.
SenecAI provides end-to-end compliance support tailored to your regulatory exposure, from strategy and initial audits to risk assessments, gap remediation, implementation and ongoing monitoring.
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What founders say about working with us.
“Before launching WebHunt.io we needed a data-protection opinion we could actually build on. SenecAI delivered it in days: precise, honest about the limits, and written for founders, not for lawyers. We shipped with confidence and we still follow that memo.”
“I highly recommend SenecAI Compliance. As a fellow founder, working with them on our AI Act compliance strategy was seamless. They guided us step by step, offered full support, great resources and helped us draft a comprehensive AI governance policy that we feature on our website.”
“As builders, we move fast and often overlook the compliance implications of what we ship. It's great to have Matei Ștefan and his SenecAI team in our community helping make those conversations more accessible, practical, and founder-friendly.”
“We worked with SenecAI on our GDPR documentation and T&C. I expected a long, expensive process, but it was faster than anticipated, with clear pricing upfront and the option to pay in two instalments. SenecAI also answered my follow-up questions after the project ended, patiently explaining why some privacy clauses that US platforms skip are necessary for a business operating in Europe, at no extra cost. Highly recommended.”
From exposure to compliant, step by step.
Discover
We do a deep dive into your business, products and operations to understand your regulatory exposure.
Assess
We analyze your compliance readiness against the applicable regulatory frameworks and conduct a gap analysis.
Implement
We do the compliance work: documentation, compliant architecture, security controls and more.
Monitor
We ensure your compliance stays up to date as your business, technology and the regulatory landscape evolve.
What we do for you
AI Inventory & Risk Classification
Most companies don't have a clear picture of every AI system they've built, bought, or quietly embedded through a vendor. We help you build and maintain a living inventory of these systems, so you always know what you're running, who's responsible for it, and what regulatory role and risk level it carries — the essential first step before anything else can be assessed.
Choose the level of support you need
Every organization is different. We tailor our engagements to your objectives, internal capabilities and budget.
Check & Strategy
Hourly consulting Best forProject-Based
End-to-end compliance projects Best forRetainer
Your ongoing compliance partner Best forThe people behind SenecAI
Frequently asked questions
About SenecAI6 questions
What is SenecAI?
SenecAI is a compliance partner for startups and SMEs. We bring legal, technical and cybersecurity expertise together in one team, so you can understand which rules apply to your business, close the gaps, and stay compliant as you grow.
Who do you work with?
Mostly startups and SMEs building or using AI — from early-stage teams preparing for investor due diligence to scale-ups closing their first enterprise clients. If digital regulation affects how you build, sell or operate, we can help.
What makes SenecAI different from a law firm or a traditional consultancy?
Most firms give you either a legal opinion or a technical implementation, and leave you to connect the two. Our lawyers, engineers and security specialists work as one team, so the legal analysis turns directly into documentation, architecture and controls you can actually run. We write for founders, not for other lawyers.
Who is on the team?
SenecAI is led by Matei Ștefan (Founder & Legal Consultant), together with Vlad Tudor (AI/ML Lead), Marius Petcu (Cybersecurity Advisor) and Dimitris Petikas (Business Developer), supported by a network of partners across AI, cybersecurity and applied research.
Do you only work with companies based in Romania or the EU?
No. We work with companies wherever they are headquartered. What matters is whether you offer products or services in the EU market, not where your office is.
What languages do you work in?
We work in English and Romanian.
Working with us10 questions
How does an engagement work?
Every engagement follows the same four steps:
- Discover — we map your regulatory exposure.
- Assess — we run a gap analysis against the frameworks that apply to you.
- Implement — we do the work: documentation, compliant architecture, security controls.
- Monitor — we keep your compliance current as your business and the law evolve.
What ways can we work together?
Three models, matched to what you need:
- Check & Strategy — hourly consulting for scoping or a second opinion.
- Project-Based — a fixed scope delivered to a fixed timeline, such as a gap assessment or a certification push.
- Retainer — ongoing legal, technical and security coverage, effectively a fractional CAIO or CISO without a full-time hire.
How much does it cost?
It depends on your scope and the engagement model. Check & Strategy is billed only for the hours you use; projects are quoted as a fixed price before any work starts; retainers are a predictable monthly fee. After a free intro call, we send you a clear proposal — no surprises.
How long does it take?
A focused question can be answered in days. A gap assessment or a full compliance project typically takes a few weeks to a few months, depending on scope and how quickly we can access the information we need. If you have a hard deadline — a funding round, an enterprise deal, an audit — tell us early and we'll plan milestones around it.
How much of our team's time will this take?
As little as possible. We do the heavy lifting. We'll need access to the right people and documents, mostly during Discover and Assess; after that, most of the work sits with us, with regular check-ins and reviews.
We have a deadline — a funding round or an enterprise deal. Can you help quickly?
Yes. This is one of the most common reasons founders come to us. We can prioritise what investors or procurement teams will actually ask for — due diligence answers, security questionnaires, policies and evidence — and then handle the longer-term work at a sensible pace.
Can you work alongside our existing legal, engineering or security team?
Absolutely. We can lead end to end, or plug in to support your in-house team, external counsel or DPO where they need extra expertise.
Do we keep the documents and policies you produce?
Yes. The policies, documentation, inventories and assessments we produce for you are yours to use in your business.
Is our information kept confidential?
Yes. Everything you share with us is treated as confidential, and we're happy to sign an NDA before any detailed discussion.
Do you offer a guarantee or certification?
No one can honestly guarantee a regulator's or auditor's decision. What we guarantee is rigorous work, a clear view of your residual risks, and documentation that holds up to scrutiny. Where a formal certification is needed (e.g. ISO 27001), we prepare you for the audit, which is carried out by an accredited certification body.
Getting started4 questions
How do I get started?
Book a free intro call. We'll have a short conversation to understand your business and needs, then recommend the right engagement model.
Is the intro call really free? Is there any obligation?
Yes, it's free, and there's no obligation. It's a chance for both sides to see whether we're a good fit.
What should we prepare for the first call?
Nothing formal. A short description of what you build, who your customers are, and what prompted you to reach out — an investor question, a client request, a deadline — is plenty.
Where can I learn more before reaching out?
Our Resources page, with free compliance checkers and research, and our Substack newsletter, The AI Act Guy, are free resources for founders and compliance teams. For regulation-specific questions, see the FAQ on our Regulations covered page.
Ready to get compliant?
Tell us what you build, and we'll tell you how exposed you are
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