For fast-moving startups and small SaaS providers, growth depends on more than product innovation—it depends on trust. Customers, investors, and partners increasingly demand proof that their data is safe, and in today’s market, that proof usually starts with SOC 2 compliance.
Compliance Isn’t Just a Checkbox—it’s a Revenue Driver
Recent IDC research shows that companies using Vanta saw an average $535,000 annual benefit per organization and a 526% three-year ROI, with a payback in just three months. Why? Because security certifications like SOC 2 do more than reduce risk, they close deals faster. In fact, organizations reported cutting the “security review” portion of sales cycles down to one-third of the original timeline.
For SaaS companies competing for enterprise customers, having a SOC 2 report isn’t optional anymore, it’s table stakes. Without it, you risk being excluded from sales opportunities before you even start the conversation.
The Startup Challenge
For small teams, achieving SOC 2 can feel overwhelming. Manual spreadsheets, policy writing, and auditor back-and-forth can consume weeks of valuable time. According to Vanta’s State of Trust Report, IT leaders already spend 11 working weeks a year on compliance tasks, with many wishing they could reclaim that time for innovation.
That’s why automation and simplicity are critical for startups. You need a way to prove compliance without losing focus on building your product.
Enter Uzado’s Vanta Rapid Start
Uzado’s Vanta Rapid Start is designed specifically for startups and small SaaS businesses that want to accelerate compliance without burning out their teams. With SOC 2 Security Trust Services Criteria only, a single cloud provider integration, and support for up to 20 users, we’ve stripped out unnecessary complexity so you can focus on growth.
Our package includes:
- Vanta Core setup and scoping
- HR/Access integration for up to 20 users
- 1 cloud tech integration (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Policy library aligned to SOC 2 TSC Security
- Introductory training session to get your team onboarded
- Security tooling: Lansweeper ITAM (100 assets), SentinelOne EDR (20 devices), and phishing awareness with HacWare (20 users)
- MHM SOC 2 Type 1 audit to get your first compliance report in hand
Why Type 1 is the Right First Step
A SOC 2 Type 1 report validates that your controls are designed correctly at a point in time. For startups, this is a powerful way to get your first “compliance win” and immediately use it to build trust with customers and investors. Once you’ve established baseline credibility and revenue grows, you can graduate to Type 2, which demonstrates effectiveness of those controls over time.
Compliance That Scales with You
Uzado’s Vanta Rapid Start gives you the fastest path to proving trust. With automation and managed integrations, you reduce manual effort, speed up audit readiness, and most importantly, unlock new revenue opportunities.
As one Vanta customer put it:
“Security compliance has been a deciding factor in some of our sales. Without SOC 2, we would be losing out on quite a bit of business.”
Ready to Grow with Trust?
If you’re a startup or SaaS business ready to accelerate sales and build investor confidence, Uzado’s Vanta Rapid Start is your ideal first step. Compliance doesn’t have to be a burden, it can be your competitive advantage.
Learn more about Vanta Rapid Start with Uzado
