What GovGuard does
GovGuard is AI infrastructure for government agencies, with an initial focus on helping municipalities manage public records and FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests at scale. Backed by Y Combinator, it connects to government archives, retrieves responsive records, redacts sensitive information, and drafts statutory response letters.
Key capabilities
- AI agents that search across years of records in seconds, accelerating FOIA responses
- Automatic identification and redaction of PII and other sensitive material before release
- Drafting of legal response letters that cite specific exemptions and statutes
- Enterprise-grade security with data encrypted at rest and in transit, with SOC 2 in progress
- Strict data isolation, with cities retaining ownership of records and metadata
Who it's for
GovGuard targets city clerks, municipal staff, and government agencies handling a growing volume of public records and FOIA requests. As AI infrastructure for the public sector, it serves teams that need to respond faster while protecting sensitive information and meeting statutory requirements.