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YC W22

New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 50 employees · Hiring · 16 known investors

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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 Agency Cyber Inc. · 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.

ATAmir Tarighat
Amir TarighatFounder & CEOHe holds degrees from Harvard University and studied advanced computer security at Stanford, and has background in software development and cybersecurity.
TCTyler Carbone
Tyler CarboneCo-FounderHe previously founded Terbium Labs, which was acquired by Deloitte, and Evenspring, acquired by Timmons Group, as well as SRRN Games.
DL
David LortscherFounder
ET
Elias TorresFounder

Investors · 16

Catalyze Advisorslisted by Catalyze Advisors

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Gaingelslisted by GaingelsNew York · $200K – $500K

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Leonis Capitallisted by Leonis CapitalSan Francisco

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ManchesterStory Group, LLClisted by ManchesterStory Group, LLCWest Des Moines

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Phoenix Fundlisted by Phoenix FundNew York

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Samsung Nextlisted by Samsung NextMountain View · $100K – $5M

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Exceptional CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $1M

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Flex Capital PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $2M

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Mundi VenturesreportedMadrid · $540K – $10.8M

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Plug and Play VenturesreportedSilicon Valley · $50K – $400K

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SAV (Scale Asia Ventures)reportedPalo Alto

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Todd and Rahul’s Angel FundreportedSan Francisco · $300K – $500K

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Toy VenturesreportedBerkeley

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Frequently asked questions

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 BBQ Capital, Catalyze Advisors, Gaingels, Leonis Capital, ManchesterStory Group, LLC, Phoenix Fund, Samsung Next, Soma Capital and 8 more.
Where is Agency headquartered?
Agency is headquartered in New York City, US.