What You Need
SOC 2 Type I/II
Vanta/Drata
Certifyi AI
Get SOC 2 + ISO 42001 Audit ready in 8-12 Weeks Built for AI Startups
Get SOC 2 + ISO 42001 Certified in 8–12 Weeks
Without Hiring a Compliance Team
Your biggest prospect just asked for SOC 2 or ISO 42001. Self-service tools expect you to figure it out alone. We built Certifyi for AI startups that need expert-led implementation. We built Certifyi specifically for AI startups that need
both frameworks mapped together so you can close those waiting deals.
✓ Done-with-you implementation (not self-service)
✓ Pre-built ISO 42001 + SOC 2 control library mapped together
✓ Pay 50% now, 50% only when auditor signs off
The AI Startup Compliance Problem
You've built an AI product that Fortune 500 companies want. But before they'll sign your $100K+ contract, procurement needs:
✓ SOC 2 Type II report proving your security controls work
✓ ISO 42001 certificate proving you manage AI risks responsibly
✓ Answers to their 200-question security questionnaire
Without these, your deals sit in "pending security review" limbo while
your competitors who have certifications close the business.
You Can't Close Enterprise Deals
Your sales team has 2–3 qualified prospects in late-stage conversations. But procurement won't move forward without SOC 2 or ISO 42001 certification. Every month of delay costs $50K–$200K in lost ARR as prospects move to competitors who already have certifications.
Generic GRC Tools Don't Cover AI Governance
Drata and Secureframe focus on SOC 2 and ISO 27001 but don't offer ISO 42001 AI management system certification. Vanta recently added ISO 42001, but as self-service only you still configure everything yourself.
Takes 6–9 Months (Your Deal Won't Wait)
DIY compliance with a self-service tool means 6–9 months of your CTO reading documentation instead of building product. Your enterprise prospects won't wait that long.
Why Self-Service Platforms Don't Work for AI Startups
Vanta and Drata are solid platforms for companies with dedicated compliance
teams. But for AI startups with lean engineering teams, they leave you
configuring everything yourself.
Here’s what’s different about Certifyi:
ISO 42001 (AI Management) | (done-with-you)
NIST AI RMF assessments
EU AI Act Assessment
Controls mapped together
Pay at Certification (Not All Upfront)
If you only need (self-service), Vanta might work. But if you’re an AI startup that needs
both SOC 2 and ISO 42001 (or will need ISO 42001 in 12 months), you’ll waste time
and money doing it twice.
One Control Set
We map SOC 2 and ISO 42001 together so you implement controls once and satisfy both frameworks. No duplicate policies, no gap analysis, no second implementation 12 months from now.
AI Governance Built-In
ISO 42001-ready policies, NIST AI RMF assessments, EU AI Act compliance worksheets, and responsible AI governance templates all included. You don't have to figure out AI risk management on your own.
Done-With-You (Not Self-Service)
Weekly founder check-ins, auditor coordination, gap remediation support, and audit call participation. Your CTO doesn't have to become a compliance expert we handle the heavy lifting.
Pay at Certificate (Not Upfront)
50% when we start, 50% only when your auditor signs off. If you don't pass the audit, you don't pay the second half. We're incentivized to get you across the finish line.
What's Included: Complete SOC 2 + ISO 42001 Package
Certifyi provides a comprehensive, AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that transforms compliance management for organizations. Here are three key benefits of choosing Certifyi:
Pre-Built Control Library
150+ SOC 2 + ISO 42001 controls mapped together. Deploy in one implementation,
satisfy both frameworks.
AI Governance Templates
ISO 42001 AI lifecycle policies, NIST AI RMF risk assessments, EU AI Act compliance
worksheets, and responsible AI governance framework.
Evidence Register
Collect from GitHub (code security), AWS/GCP (infrastructure), Google Workspace
(access control), Jira (change management), BambooHR (HR).
Auditor Coordination
We join your audit calls, answer technical questions, and ensure nothing falls through
the cracks. Work with our partner auditors or bring your own.
Audit-Ready Reports
One-click generate SOC 2 readiness reports, ISO 42001 gap assessments, and evidence
packs formatted for auditors.
Trust Center
Public compliance portal where you can share your certifications with prospects.
Accelerates vendor security reviews.
Weekly Founder Check-Ins
30-minute call every week to review progress, unblock issues, and keep you on track
for your target audit date.
Custom Policies & Procedures
Tailored to your AI product, tech stack, and organizational structure. Not generic
templates documents that pass auditor scrutiny.
50% Payment at Sign-Off
You only pay the second half of our fee when your auditor issues your SOC 2 report
or ISO 42001 certificate.
Your Path to Certified: Week-by-Week Timeline
Most AI startups waste 6–9 months trying to DIY compliance. We’ve streamlined the process into three focused phases that get you audit-ready in 8–12 weeks.
Total founder time commitment: ~25-30 hours over 12 weeks
(vs. 200+ hours with DIY implementation)
Week 0–1 | Scope & Deal Mapping
We start with a 90-minute kickoff call where we:
• Map which framework you need (SOC 2 Type I vs II, ISO 42001 scope)
• Identify which specific deals require which certifications
• Determine your audit readiness gaps
• Create a Deal-to-Compliance Plan with target dates
This isn’t generic compliance theater we tie your certification directly to the enterprise contracts you’re trying to win.
Your Time Commitment:
• 1 kickoff call (90 min)
• 1 follow-up call (30 min)
Deliverable:
✓ Deal-to-Compliance Plan with milestones
✓ Scope document (which framework, which systems, which controls)
✓ Audit partner recommendations
Week 1–8 | Implementation & Evidence Collection
This is where we do the heavy lifting:
• Deploy pre-built SOC 2 + ISO 42001 control libraries
• Build AI governance framework (ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act)
• Weekly 30-min check-ins to track progress
You’ll get Slack/email alerts when controls need attention, and we’ll guide you step-by-step through closing any gaps.
Your Time Commitment:
• 30-min weekly check-in
• ~2 hours/week implementing controls (with our guidance)
• Policy review (1–2 hours total across 8 weeks)
Deliverable:
✓ Completed policies and procedures
✓ AI governance templates aligned with ISO 42001
✓ Evidence auto-collected from your systems
✓ Control implementation status dashboard
Week 8–12+ | Audit Support
We generate audit-ready reports, connect you with our partner auditor (or work with yours), and support you through the audit process:
• Generate SOC 2 readiness report or ISO 42001 gap assessment
• Coordinate audit kickoff and scheduling
• Join audit calls to answer technical questions
• Help you respond to auditor requests
• Review draft reports before finalization
We don’t disappear when the audit starts—we’re with you until your auditor signs off.
Your Time Commitment:
• Audit kickoff call (1 hour)
• 2–4 audit calls with auditor (1 hour each)
• Responding to auditor requests (2–4 hours total)
Deliverable:
✓ SOC 2 Type I/II report or ISO 42001 certificate
✓ Trust Center ready to share with prospects
✓ Compliance documentation for ongoing monitoring
Payment Milestone: You pay the second 50% only when auditor signs off
Common Questions from AI Startup Founders
If US enterprises are asking about security, start with SOC 2. If you're selling to EU enterprises or they're specifically asking about AI risk management, add ISO 42001. Most AI startups doing enterprise sales need both.
ISO 27001 is information security management. ISO 42001 is AI management systems. ISO 42001 includes: - AI model lifecycle management - Data governance for AI training data - AI risk assessment and monitoring - Model explainability and transparency - AI bias detection and mitigation If you're building AI products, ISO 42001 shows you manage AI-specific risks that ISO 27001 doesn't cover. Many enterprises want both. Good news: If you get ISO 42001, you're 70% of the way to ISO 27001 (overlapping controls).
Much less than DIY:
Week 0–1 (Setup): 2–3 hours (kickoff calls, system access)
Week 1–8 (Implementation): ~2 hours/week (policy reviews, control fixes)
Week 8–12+ (Audit): 3–5 hours total (audit calls, evidence requests)
Total: 20–30 hours across 8–12 weeks.
Compare to DIY: 200–400 hours of your CTO's time over 6–9 months.
You can use either:
Option 1: Use our partner auditors (we've worked with them on 15+ AI startup audits,
so the process is smooth and they understand AI governance)
Option 2: Bring your own auditor (we've successfully worked with clients' existing
auditors we just coordinate with them and provide the documentation they need)
Either way works. Our fee is the same.
No. You only pay the second 50% when your auditor signs off.
If you don't pass the audit (which has never happened with us, but hypothetically),
you don't pay the second half. We're incentivized to get you certified, not to drag
out the engagement.
SOC 2 Type I: Valid for point-in-time. Most enterprises want you to move to
Type II within 12 months.
SOC 2 Type II: Valid for 12 months. You need annual surveillance audits to maintain it.
ISO 42001: Valid for 3 years with annual surveillance audits.
We include 12 months of post-certification support to help you maintain compliance
and prepare for surveillance audits.
Yes! You get:
✓ SOC 2 report (PDF) to share with prospects
✓ ISO 42001 certificate to display on your website
✓ Trust Center (public URL) with your certifications
✓ Sales collateral templates ("We're SOC 2 + ISO 42001 certified")
✓ Vendor security questionnaire pre-filled answers
Most of our customers close 1–3 blocked enterprise deals within 60 days of certification.
Book a 20-minute call with our team. We'll review your specific situation, map which frameworks you need, and show you exactly how we'd get you certified in 8–12 weeks.