Question 1

What is Provenance?

Accepted Answer

Provenance is AI-Native infrastructure for financial models. It automatically captures every change made to your Excel models, generates intelligent diffs that understand formulas and dependencies, and requires human-readable explanations for every modification. Think of it as Git for spreadsheets, but built specifically for the complexity of financial modeling.

Question 2

How does Provenance work with Excel?

Accepted Answer

Provenance installs as a native Excel add-in that runs seamlessly in the background. You work in Excel exactly as you always have — no new tools to learn or workflows to change. The add-in automatically tracks changes, detects when formulas are modified, and prompts for explanations only when meaningful changes occur.

Question 3

Is my financial model data secure with Provenance?

Accepted Answer

Security is our highest priority. Provenance is pursuing SOC 2 compliance through Vanta with continuous monitoring. All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 and encrypted at rest with AES-256. Hosted on Google Cloud Platform — the #1 most trusted cloud — with full data isolation and no cross-tenant access.

Question 4

Can I try Provenance before committing?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We offer a pilot program where you can test Provenance with your actual financial models in a controlled environment. The pilot includes full support from our team, custom integration assistance, and detailed feedback sessions to ensure it meets your specific needs.