Delve, a compliance startup backed by Y Combinator, has come under fire for allegedly fabricating certifications for its clients. In response to the controversy, the company has disabled its “book a demo” feature on its website.

The allegations surfaced in a recent Substack post by an anonymous whistleblower known as “DeepDelver.” The post claims that Delve, which received a $32 million investment from Insight Partners, falsified compliance data for its customers, including forging evidence of board meetings and processes.

Insight Partners, the investment firm behind Delve, has reportedly removed an article discussing its investment in the startup. However, the original article can still be accessed through the Wayback Machine.

Delve’s co-founders, Karun Kaushik and Selin Kocalar, along with Insight Partners, have yet to respond to the allegations.

Despite claiming to have assisted major companies like Microsoft, Chase, and PayPal in streamlining compliance processes, Delve’s practices have come under scrutiny. Questions have arisen regarding the authenticity of the certifications provided to these companies.

Established in 2023, Delve utilizes AI technology to automate the acquisition of security and regulatory certifications such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR. These certifications are crucial for data security and privacy compliance.

In response to the accusations, Delve has stated that it does not issue compliance reports but instead acts as an automation platform that provides auditors with access to compliance information. Customers have the option to work with auditors of their choice or select from Delve’s network of accredited third-party audit firms.

While Delve refutes the allegations of providing fake evidence, the recent actions taken by the company, such as disabling the “book a demo” feature, suggest that it is facing reputational challenges. Investors, including Insight Partners, may be reevaluating their involvement with the startup.

It remains to be seen how Delve will address these allegations and regain the trust of its clients and investors.