
BITE Data is a SaaS platform designed to simplify global trade compliance. It provides automated screening tools, AI-driven risk analysis, and regulatory compliance solutions for businesses of all sizes. The platform helps users screen individuals and products for risks, integrate compliance into supply chains via API and web tools, and offers features like AI-powered risk assessment, compliance tracking, and automated notifications. BITE Data aims to lower the barrier to entry for supply chain and financial compliance, enabling clients to navigate regulatory complexities with confidence and efficiency.

BITE Data is a SaaS platform designed to simplify global trade compliance. It provides automated screening tools, AI-driven risk analysis, and regulatory compliance solutions for businesses of all sizes. The platform helps users screen individuals and products for risks, integrate compliance into supply chains via API and web tools, and offers features like AI-powered risk assessment, compliance tracking, and automated notifications. BITE Data aims to lower the barrier to entry for supply chain and financial compliance, enabling clients to navigate regulatory complexities with confidence and efficiency.
Founded: 2023
Product: AI-native SaaS for global trade compliance: tariffs, export-control (ECCN/HTS) classification, denied-party screening, and supply-chain risk monitoring
Funding: USD 3,000,000 total (Pre-Seed ~USD 500,000; Series Seed USD 2,500,000 led by Las Olas Venture Capital)
Leadership: Thariq Kara (CEO, co-founder); Anne Brookings Riitho (Chief Data Officer, co-founder)
Locations: Listed as Leesburg, Virginia; contact page also lists Boston, MA and Washington, DC
Global trade compliance and supply-chain risk management
2023
SaaS (global trade compliance / supply-chain security)
USD 2,500,000
Press materials state the Series Seed round was USD 2.5M with additional participation from New Dominion Angels and Blue Impact Venture Capital.
USD 500,000
Press materials reference a USD 500K pre-seed round with major contributions from Techstars and REFASHIOND Ventures.
“Backed by seed-stage venture funds, angel groups, and accelerator/backer programs (examples named: Las Olas Venture Capital, New Dominion Angels, Blue Impact Venture Capital, Techstars, REFASHIOND Ventures; Dealroom lists ZEBOX Ventures via a support program)”