Vanta makes software that helps companies prove they meet security standards. Christina Cacioppo founded the company in 2018, with Erik Goldman joining as a co-founder. It went through the Y Combinator program and is based in San Francisco.
Vanta connects to a company's cloud accounts, code tools, HR systems and devices. It then checks continuously whether controls are in place, such as encrypted laptops, access reviews and background checks. This evidence feeds into audits for standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR, which cuts much of the manual work.
Its customers started with startups that needed a SOC 2 report to sell to larger clients. It now also serves mid sized and large companies. Vanta has added tools for vendor risk reviews, security questionnaires and a trust center page that shares a company's security status with buyers. Christina Cacioppo is chief executive. The company has raised several funding rounds and remains privately held.