Chiaro offers a full‑cycle SOC 2 audit service that runs directly within developers’ AI coding environments, eliminating the need for separate GRC platforms or subscription‑based prep tools. Clients receive a mock exam to identify gaps, a guided fix plan, and a CPA‑signed audit report, all priced transparently and delivered without a long‑term retainer. The service is tailored for solo founders and small teams, focusing only on the controls required to pass the audit.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Early‑stage AI startups often must obtain SOC 2 certification to win enterprise customers, but the process typically requires bulky GRC platforms, extensive checklists, and costly audit retainers that are disproportionate for solo founders or small teams.
Solution
Chiaro delivers a full SOC 2 compliance workflow directly inside developers’ AI coding environments (e.g., Claude, Code, Codex, Cursor). The service begins with a mock exam that mirrors the rigor of a real audit, automatically identifying control gaps without requiring prior SOC 2 knowledge. It then provides step‑by‑step remediation guidance tailored to the company’s size and stack, ensuring the team only implements controls that are truly required. Once the fixes are in place, Chiaro conducts a CPA‑signed audit using the same workflow, minimizing engineer time and eliminating the need for separate GRC subscriptions or consultant retainers. The result is a trustworthy SOC 2 report that can be delivered quickly and at a transparent price suited to builders.
Target Audience
Chiaro is aimed at solo founders, small AI product teams, and early‑stage startups that need SOC 2 certification to access enterprise customers but lack the resources for traditional GRC platforms or large audit firms.
Features
- MCP‑native platform that runs the entire SOC 2 lifecycle (mock exam, remediation, audit) inside the developer’s IDE.
- Automated mock exam with the same rigor as a real audit, providing a zero‑learning‑curve assessment of readiness.
- Gap analysis that pinpoints exactly which controls need implementation, avoiding checklist bloat.
- Guided remediation workflow that walks the team through each fix, right‑sizing controls for solo founders or tiny teams.
- CPA‑signed audit performed on the same flow, reducing engineer effort and delivering a compliant report quickly.
- Optional “Does Not Train” attestation for AI models, providing an additional CPA‑backed badge on data‑training practices.
- Transparent, non‑subscription pricing with a small upfront deposit and staged payments.