Compliance: Vanta / Drata / Secureframe
SOC 2 / ISO / HIPAA / GDPR / PCI-DSS compliance automation, $1.5K–$5K discounts via Ramp Rewards.
Compliance: Vanta / Drata / Secureframe offers up to 25% to 30% off Vanta, Drata, or Secureframe to seed, series a, series b startups, no VC referral required. Review takes 3–14 business days.
About
The major SOC 2 automation vendors have largely stopped running their own startup discounts and now route them through Ramp Rewards instead. Ramp headlines more than $350,000 in total partner rewards across its marketplace.
Current terms for the three compliance platforms: Vanta at 25% off a subscription, Drata at 30% off a first contract, and Secureframe at 30% off a subscription. These figures replace the tier values this entry previously listed, which no longer match what Ramp publishes.
The practical consequence is that the route now runs through a Ramp account rather than through each vendor directly. Vanta also runs a separate direct offer worth $1,000 off, which is listed on its own entry in this directory.
Tiers
- Ramp account holder
- Ramp account holder
- Ramp account holder
Eligibility
- Ramp customer
- New compliance platform customer
- Existing paid customer on target platform
How to apply
- 1Open RampHave a Ramp account set up.
- 2
- 3RedeemRedeem the perk and complete provider onboarding.
What else you get
- Automated evidence collection
- Continuous monitoring
- Framework templates (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS)
What credits cover (and don't)
- Vanta / Drata / Secureframe automation
- Audit fees (separate from the automation platform)
Tactical tips
- Tip 1.Pick a framework based on customer demand, don't over-certify.
- Tip 2.SOC 2 Type 1 first, Type 2 once you have 3–6 months of evidence.
- Tip 3.Ramp's discounts are meaningful, $1.5K–$5K off real six-figure engagements.
Common rejection reasons
- Already on a paid compliance plan
Frequently asked about Compliance: Vanta / Drata / Secureframe
Is Compliance: Vanta / Drata / Secureframe free to apply?
Yes. Applying to Compliance: Vanta / Drata / Secureframe does not cost anything and does not require giving up equity. Some programs require a payment method on file that activates only after credits are consumed or expire, check the program detail page for specifics.
How long does Compliance: Vanta / Drata / Secureframe take to review applications?
Processing times are shown on the program detail page. Most programs reply within 1–3 weeks. Self-serve tiers (like AWS Activate Founders) can approve in 2–7 days; partner-referred tiers (like AWS Activate Portfolio) usually take 5–10 days.
Can I combine Compliance: Vanta / Drata / Secureframe with other startup programs?
Most programs stack. The "Stacks well with" section on each detail page lists commonly combined programs. A few important exceptions: if you already claimed AWS credits via Brex or Mercury, your direct AWS Activate amount may be reduced.
What is the most common reason applications to Vanta, Drata, Secureframe get rejected?
The top rejection reasons are (1) using a personal Gmail/Outlook address instead of a company domain, (2) having a thin or placeholder website, and (3) mismatched information between the application and Crunchbase/Pitchbook. The tips section on the program page details program-specific factors.
Related programs
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1Password for Startups
$100 credit via Brex perk, or free 1Password Teams for qualifying open-source projects, unlimited duration.