How Vink AI earned enterprise trust with SOC 2, powered by ComplyJet

Company : AI-driven research for global CMOs

Vink AI, an AI GTM company, is pioneering the future of marketing intelligence. Their platform helps CMOs at large enterprises run deep, customized prospect research, uncovering insights that fuel go-to-market strategies.

With early traction across industries such as cybersecurity, healthcare, and enterprise SaaS, Vink AI quickly drew interest from Fortune 500 and other global companies. But with opportunity came scrutiny. To win the trust of these large enterprises, Vink AI had to demonstrate a strong commitment to data security and compliance from day one.

Challenge : Enterprise prospects demanded SOC 2, fast

While pilot customers validated the strength of their product, enterprise prospects consistently raised questions about security and compliance. SOC 2 quickly emerged as the must-have certification to move deals forward.

As an early-stage startup, Vink AI faced several challenges:

• Limited resources: With a lean team focused on product development, they couldn’t afford to dedicate months of effort to building compliance manually.
• Cloud-native stack: Their infrastructure was spread across GCP and SaaS tools, requiring a solution that could integrate seamlessly.
• Time sensitivity: Delays in compliance could directly impact enterprise sales conversations, slowing down growth at a critical stage.

“We knew we needed SOC 2 to build trust with enterprise customers,” recalls Nitin, Vink AI’s CTO. “But as a small team, we needed a partner who could move quickly and handle the heavy lifting.”

Solution : Fast-track to SOC 2 readiness with ComplyJet

That’s when Vink AI partnered with ComplyJet.

From the start, the goal was clear: build a strong security program, get audit-ready in weeks, not months, and minimize the time required from the Vink AI team.

• Connected in days: Within 3–4 days, ComplyJet connected all of Vink AI’s GCP and SaaS infrastructure, automatically pulling in 70–80% of the required SOC 2 evidence.
• Gap analysis + remediation: The platform highlighted compliance gaps instantly, and ComplyJet’s team worked closely with Vink AI’s engineers to fill them efficiently.
• Security foundations: Beyond SOC 2, ComplyJet helped Vink AI implement essential programs like vulnerability management, risk management, and baseline security policies.
• Minimal lift for the team: The entire journey required just 15–20 hours of involvement from Vink AI’s side, allowing them to stay focused on building their product.

In under a month, Vink AI was fully ready for SOC 2 Type 1. ComplyJet also introduced them to a trusted SOC 2 auditor, ensuring a smooth and successful audit. Today, the team has their Type 1 report in hand and is progressing through the observation period for SOC 2 Type 2.

Impact : Unlocking enterprise deals with compliance confidence

The results were immediate and tangible.

• Enterprise-ready in weeks: Vink AI went from compliance uncertainty to SOC 2 Type 1 certified in under a month.
• Trust as a growth driver: With SOC 2 in place, enterprise prospects were reassured about Vink AI’s security posture. Deals that were once on hold due to compliance concerns began moving forward.
• Scalable security program: The foundational policies, risk processes, and vulnerability management practices established with ComplyJet ensure Vink AI can scale securely as they grow.
• Low operational overhead: By automating evidence collection and streamlining audits, ComplyJet eliminated the burden of manual compliance, saving Vink AI significant time and resources.

“For us, SOC 2 wasn’t just a checkbox,” Nitin explains. “It was about building trust. With ComplyJet, we didn’t just get the certification—we got a scalable security program that gives customers confidence in us.”

Looking Ahead : Scaling compliance with growth

As Vink AI expands its footprint across industries and geographies, SOC 2 Type 2 will be the next milestone, followed by frameworks like ISO 27001 to support international prospects.

With ComplyJet as their compliance partner, the team is confident they can keep security aligned with growth:

• Faster onboarding of future frameworks
• Less friction in sales cycles
• Continued operational efficiency

By embedding trust and compliance into their foundation, Vink AI is positioning itself not just as an AI innovator, but as a reliable enterprise partner.