Agency
YC W22New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 50 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors
Agency provides outsourced security and compliance operations for enterprise companies, combining forward-deployed U.S.-based compliance engineers with proprietary AI. The platform offers virtual CISO services, control implementation, evidence collection, continuous monitoring, vendor risk assessment, and penetration testing.
Also known as Achilleion
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSB2BComplianceSecurityEnterpriseUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
Agency was founded in 2020 by Amir Tarighat and Tyler Carbone.
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Amir Tarighatin𝕏Founder & CEOHe holds degrees from Harvard University and studied advanced computer security at Stanford, and has background in software development and cybersecurity.
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Tyler CarboneinCo-FounderHe previously founded Terbium Labs, which was acquired by Deloitte, and Evenspring, acquired by Timmons Group, as well as SRRN Games.
Investors · 4
Competitors · 5
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- What does Agency do?
- Agency provides outsourced security and compliance operations for enterprise companies, combining forward-deployed U.S.-based compliance engineers with proprietary AI. The platform offers virtual CISO services, control implementation, evidence collection, continuous monitoring, vendor risk assessment, and penetration testing.
- Who founded Agency?
- Agency was founded by Amir Tarighat, Tyler Carbone in 2020.
- Who are Agency's investors?
- Agency's investors include Leonis Capital, ManchesterStory Group, LLC, Y Combinator, Flex Capital Partners.
- Where is Agency headquartered?
- Agency is headquartered in New York City, US.