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Built for AI Startups Who Can't Wait 6–9 Months for Compliance

We're a team of compliance professionals and AI engineers who've seen too many AI startups lose enterprise deals because they couldn't get SOC 2 or ISO 42001 certification fast enough.

Generic GRC tools don't cover AI governance—leaving startups to choose between 6–9 months of DIY work or hiring expensive consultants.

That's why we built Certifyi: A complete GRC platform with done-with-you implementation that gets AI/SaaS startups audit-ready for SOC 2 + ISO 42001 in 8–12 weeks so they can close those waiting enterprise deals.

✓ ISO/IEC 20000 1:2018 Certified Team

A Complete GRC Platform Built for Speed & Scale

Certifyi isn’t just a certification fast-track it’s a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform that supports your growth from first certification through ongoing monitoring, vendor risk management, and future framework expansion.

Why Certifyi Exists

In early 2024, we kept hearing the same story from AI startup founders:

“We have 2-3 enterprise prospects ready to sign, but they need SOC 2 and ISO
42001 certification. We tried Leading GRC tools but spent 4 months configuring the
platform ourselves with no progress. We needed someone to actually do this
with us not just give us software and say ‘good luck.

The Structural Problem AI Startups Face

The problem wasn’t just certification—it was timing and AI-specific compliance requirements:

  • Self-service GRC tools require you to figure it out alone: Platforms like
    Vanta and Drata offer the frameworks, but expect you to implement controls,
    build policies, coordinate auditors, and collect evidence yourself. That
    works for companies with dedicated compliance teams but AI startups with
    3-person engineering teams need hands-on expert guidance.
  • DIY takes 6–9 months: Startups attempting self-implementation spend months
    reading documentation, mapping controls across frameworks, building policies, and manually
    collecting evidence
  • Enterprise deals won’t wait: Every month of compliance delay costs
    $50K–$200K in lost ARR as prospects move to competitors who already have certifications
  • Consultants are expensive and slow: Hiring compliance consultants costs
    $80K–$150K+ and still takes 4–6 months to reach audit readiness

We built Certifyi to solve this structural problem specifically
for AI startups.

What Makes Certifyi Different for AI Companies

One Control Set for Multiple Frameworks

We map SOC 2, ISO 42001, ISO 27001, NIST AI RMF, and EU AI Act together. Implement controls
once, satisfy all frameworks. No duplicate policies, no gap analysis, no second implementation
12 months from now.

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
while training your team.

AI Governance Built-In

ISO 42001-ready AI lifecycle policies, NIST AI RMF risk 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.

Pay 50% 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 certified—not just sell you software.

8-12 Weeks (Not 6-9 Months)

Pre-built control libraries, automated evidence collection from your systems (GitHub, AWS/GCP,
Google Workspace, Jira, BambooHR), and structured implementation sprints get you audit-ready
3x faster than DIY.

Certifyi is a GRC platform built for AI and SaaS startups that need ISO 42001 and SOC 2 fast.

• Get ISO 42001 + SOC 2 audit-ready in 8–12 weeks, not 6–9 months
• One control set mapped across SOC 2, ISO 42001, ISO 27001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act
• Done-with-you implementation led by certified experts
• Built-in AI governance (NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act templates)
• Pay 50% at kick-off, 50% only after successful audit.

Platform Built for Speed & Scale

Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform that supports your growth from first certification
through ongoing monitoring, vendor risk management, and future framework expansion.

Full GRC Command Center

Compliance Management
  • Multi-Framework Projects: Manage SOC 2, ISO 42001, ISO 27001, NIST AI RMF,
    EU AI Act, HITRUST, and Essential Eight certifications in parallel with unified dashboards
  • Policy Register: Centralized policy library with version control, employee
    acknowledgements, and automated review cycles
  • Security Questionnaires: Send outbound vendor questionnaires and track
    responses with automated workflow management
Risk & Incident Management
  • Risk Register: Executive risk dashboard with detailed risk records,
    likelihood/impact scoring matrices, and mitigation progress tracking
  • Incident Management: Complete incident register with workflow automation,
    root cause analysis templates, and remediation action plans
  • Vulnerability & Advisory Management: Automated CVE tracking, vendor security
    advisories, and intelligent control mappings to frameworks
Assets & Third-Party Risk
  • Asset Inventory: Comprehensive asset dashboard with classification, ownership
    assignments, and real-time compliance status monitoring
  • Vendor Directory: Manage internal and third-party vendors with automated
    risk scoring and contract lifecycle tracking
  • TPRM Assessments: Third-party risk management workflows with automated
    security questionnaires and audit readiness reports
Audits & Evidence
  • Audit Roadmap: Interactive calendar view of certification timelines,
    milestone tracking, and stakeholder notifications
  • Automated Evidence Collection: Connect GitHub (code security), AWS/GCP
    (infrastructure), Google Workspace (access control), Jira (change management), BambooHR
    (HR policies)
  • Reports Library: One-click SOC 2 readiness reports, ISO 42001 gap assessments,
    and formatted audit evidence packages
Intelligence & Insights
  • AI-Powered Insights: Anomaly detection, control effectiveness scoring,
    risk trend analysis, and predictive compliance forecasting
  • Certifyi Radar: External attack surface monitoring including domain security,
    SSL certificate management, and DNS configuration analysis
  • Knowledge Base: Searchable compliance guides, control templates, audit
    checklists, and framework-specific best practices

Trust Center: Accelerate Vendor Security Reviews

Your public compliance portal that reduces vendor security questionnaire volume by 60%:

  • Certificate Showcase: Display SOC 2 reports, ISO 42001 certificates,
    penetration test results, and security audit summaries
  • Policy Library: Publish security policies, incident response procedures,
    and data handling practices for prospect review
  • Real-Time Status: Show live compliance status updates, framework coverage,
    and certification expiration dates
  • Custom Branding: White-label trust center with your logo, colors, and
    custom domain with granular access controls

Want to see the platform in action?

Book a 20-Min Platform Demo

Certifyi Innovation

Stop duplicating compliance work across frameworks. Our unified control library intelligently maps 150+ controls across SOC 2, ISO 42001, ISO 27001, NIST AI RMF, and EU AI Act.

Result: Implement controls once, satisfy all framework requirements. Add new certifications later without starting from scratch saving 6+ months of redundant work.

Deep AI Governance Expertise

We’re the only GRC platform with native ISO 42001 (AI management system) support, complete
NIST AI RMF assessment templates, and EU AI Act compliance worksheets built specifically for AI
product companies.

Result: If you’re building AI products, we speak your
language from model risk management to algorithmic fairness controls to AI lifecycle governance.

Evidence Collection

Integrate seamlessly with your existing tech stack: GitHub (code security & version control),
AWS/GCP (infrastructure monitoring), Google Workspace (access management), Jira (change control),
BambooHR (HR policies & onboarding).

Result: Evidence collection runs smoothly  on schedules
you define no manual screenshots, no spreadsheet chaos, no missed audit requirements.

Expert-Led Implementation (Not Self-Service)

Get 30-minute weekly check-ins with certified compliance experts, priority Slack support,
audit call participation, and comprehensive evidence review. You’re never alone navigating complex compliance frameworks.

Result: Your team learns compliance best practices while we
guide you to certification building internal expertise for ongoing maintenance.

Risk-Free Pricing Model

Pay 50% upfront to begin implementation, then 50% only when your auditor officially issues
your SOC 2 report or ISO 42001 certificate. No payment required for incomplete or failed audits.

Result: We succeed when you succeed. Our incentives are 100%
aligned with getting you certified—not just selling you software licenses.

Speed Without Shortcuts

Pre-built policy templates, framework-specific control libraries, and automated evidence
pipelines mean you’re audit-ready in 8–12 weeks versus 6–9 months for DIY implementations.

Result: Close waiting enterprise deals while competitors are
still reading compliance documentation and mapping controls manually.

Backed by Leading AI & Startup Programs

Certifyi has been selected for competitive accelerator and founder programs that support
innovative AI and infrastructure startups:

  • NVIDIA Inception: Selected for NVIDIA’s program supporting AI-first startups
    with cutting-edge AI tooling and expert networks
  • Cloudflare Startup Program: Accepted for serverless infrastructure support
    and global edge network access
  • Replit Race to Revenue: Chosen for Replit’s program supporting bootstrapped
    builders with development resources

These partnerships give us access to cutting-edge AI tooling, cloudcredits, and expert networks resources we leverage to build better compliance automation for our
customers.

Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust

Have a question?

We eliminate compliance as a barrier to growth for AI and SaaS startups by providing the fastest, most comprehensive path to SOC 2 and ISO 42001 certification so founders can focus on building world-changing AI products while we handle governance, risk, and compliance.

FAQ

Vanta and Drata are excellent self-service platforms for companies with dedicated compliance teams. Certifyi is built for AI startups that need hands-on implementation support—weekly expert check-ins, auditor coordination, custom policy creation, and audit call participation. We also offer risk-aligned pricing: you pay 50% at certification, so we succeed only when you succeed.

Most AI startups reach audit-ready status in 8-12 weeks with Certifyi's done-with-you implementation. This compares to 4-6 months on self-service platforms where you're building everything yourself. Our pre-built AI governance controls, automated evidence collection, and expert-led sprints eliminate the typical learning curve.

Both. We help you get SOC 2 Type I first (3-month observation period), then upgrade to Type II after demonstrating 12 months of control operation. Most startups start with Type I to close initial deals.

Yes! Certifyi includes robust vendor risk management tools that enable you to monitor third-party risks effectively. The platform provides real-time security ratings, detailed risk assessments, and continuous oversight of vendor compliance status, helping you strengthen your supply chain security.

Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.

Certifyi is designed for organizations of all sizes, from startups to multinational enterprises. Our platform is scalable and customizable, ensuring that it meets the unique needs and budgets of growing businesses while also providing advanced features for larger organizations.

Join the Certifyi Partner Ecosystem

We partner with auditors, consultants, VCs, and technology providers to help AI startups get SOC 2 and ISO 42001 certified faster. If you work with early-stage companies that need compliance, let's talk about how we can collaborate.

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