Mission
Shift compliance left by giving full visibility into data from the source. We enable teams to understand what data you have, how it flows, and where the risks are – so you can act early, reduce exposure, and build with confidence.
Who we are
Qala is a team of experienced engineers and product leaders focused on solving one of the most foundational problems in modern software: understanding and controlling data at the source.
We've spent years working in complex, regulated environments, building platforms, and supporting product teams. We've seen how easy it is for data visibility, compliance, and security to become afterthoughts – causing delays, risk, and inefficiencies. We're here to change that.
Data is everywhere, but clarity is rare.
In most organizations, the team building products don’t have a reliable view of the data they collect, process, or expose. Compliance becomes a reactive exercise – scrambling to patch gaps right before audits or launches. We believe data visibility should start at the source, directly where code meets infrastructure. By surfacing data flows, classifications, and access at build-time, we empower teams to shift compliance left – making it proactive, continuous, and baked into daily development.
Who supports us?
Qala is backed by a network of industry veterans, platform experts, and early supporters who’ve lived these challenges. Their insight and conviction reinforce our belief that the next wave of secure, scalable software and products starts with real-time, source-level visibility into data.
Our success is powered by our dedicated team, whose expertise, commitment, and hard work drive our achievements and innovation.
If you're interested in joining our team, please let us know your skills and experience, and we'll be happy to discuss potential opportunities with you.
Why us?
Where are we located?
We are a distributed company with roots in Switzerland, and team presence across Portugal and the UK.
Our location reflects our mission: to support global companies – especially those operating in regulated industries – with precision, pragmatism, and agility.
Why here?
Being based in Europe puts us at the heart of some of the world’s most forward-thinking regulatory, fintech, and software ecosystems. Our proximity to evolving privacy and compliance standards ensures Qala is always ahead of the curve – and always grounded in real-world needs.