Case Study: Bend achieves SOC 2 compliance and future growth with Vanta

How Bend gained SOC 2 compliance to facilitate future growth

Bend, a New York-based fintech/regtech startup, helps companies measure and reduce their climate impact by connecting financial accounts and analyzing spend data. Because its service requires access to highly sensitive financial information, the company needed to establish strong security practices early, especially as customers began asking for SOC 2 compliance. Bend partnered with Vanta and used its SOC 2 and Trust Center solutions to build trust and prepare for future growth.

With Vanta, Bend accelerated its path to SOC 2 compliance without hiring dedicated security staff, saving the cost of a full-time team member. The company started in fall 2022, began its audit by year-end, and received its SOC 2 in early February 2023 after only about 40 hours of preparation. Vanta also helped Bend win and retain security-conscious customers, and the company now uses its SOC 2 report and Trust Center in sales materials and on its website to support enterprise deals.

Bend

Ted Power

CEO