Oneleet, a pioneering security compliance platform, has secured $33 million in a Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, aiming to revolutionize how companies achieve and maintain security compliance standards like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. The startup, which combines automation and deep cybersecurity expertise, seeks to eliminate the prevalent "security theater" in compliance processes by enabling businesses to build genuine, real-time security rather than just ticking regulatory boxes[3][1][2].
Founded by Bryan Onel, Ora Onel, and Erik Vogelzang, Oneleet...
Founded by Bryan Onel, Ora Onel, and Erik Vogelzang, Oneleet offers an all-in-one platform integrating automated compliance tools with human expertise. Unlike traditional compliance platforms that primarily focus on checklist management, Oneleet provides advanced capabilities such as code security scanning, attack surface discovery, access reviews, continuous monitoring, and a trust portal. This comprehensive approach allows companies, particularly SaaS and B2B startups, to proactively improve their security posture while streamlining the often complex compliance journey[1][4].
The newly raised $33 million will be used to expand Oneleet’...
The newly raised $33 million will be used to expand Oneleet’s engineering team, enhance its AI-driven automation features, and broaden its customer reach. By integrating security tools from the ground up, Oneleet claims to save clients hundreds of hours and eliminate the blind spots caused by using fragmented solutions. The platform also partners with independent auditors to facilitate formal certification reviews, ensuring compliance efforts translate into verified security credentials[3].
Oneleet has gained strong traction within the Y Combinator c...
Oneleet has gained strong traction within the Y Combinator community, serving as the preferred compliance solution for two-thirds of YC's portfolio companies. Notable investors in the round include Y Combinator itself, Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi, and former Snowflake and ServiceNow CEO Frank Slootman. The company has already achieved $3 million in annual recurring revenue and raised a total of $34 million to date[3].
By addressing multiple compliance frameworks—including SOC 2...
By addressing multiple compliance frameworks—including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI—Oneleet offers startups and enterprises a streamlined, security-first alternative to the fragmented and often superficial compliance tools currently available. Its platform also features virtual CISO services, penetration testing by certified experts, mobile device management, and a centralized employee portal for security resources, positioning Oneleet as a holistic solution for cybersecurity and regulatory compliance[4][5].
With cyber threats increasing in frequency and sophisticatio...
With cyber threats increasing in frequency and sophistication, Oneleet’s mission to end “security theater” and deliver authentic security compliance is increasingly critical. The company’s innovative platform and fresh capital injection place it at the forefront of a new generation of security compliance solutions designed to safeguard modern businesses effectively and efficiently[3][2].
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 12:20:24 PM
Following Oneleet's announcement of a $33 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, market reaction has been positive, reflecting confidence in the company's innovative approach to security compliance[1]. While Oneleet is a private company, industry analysts note that the investment signals strong investor belief in its rapid growth, highlighted by its $3 million annual recurring revenue and backing from prominent investors like Y Combinator and Arash Ferdowsi[1]. This funding boost is expected to accelerate Oneleet’s AI-driven solutions, potentially impacting competitors such as Vanta and Secureframe.
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 12:30:34 PM
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Oneleet announced a $33 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, with participation from Y Combinator, Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi, and former Snowflake and ServiceNow CEO Frank Slootman, to accelerate its mission to eliminate “security theater” in compliance[1]. The company, which currently serves two-thirds of Y Combinator’s portfolio and has hit $3 million in annual recurring revenue, will use the fresh capital to expand its engineering team, boost AI capabilities, and reach more customers—CEO Bryan Onel emphasized, “Because it’s integrated from the ground up, we can deploy comprehensive security with the click of a button…That saves clients
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 12:40:31 PM
Oneleet announced a $33 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital to accelerate growth, expand its engineering team, and enhance AI-driven security compliance capabilities[1]. CEO Bryan Onel emphasized the platform’s ability to "deploy comprehensive security with the click of a button," which eliminates blind spots typical of fragmented tools and saves clients hundreds of hours[1]. The company, which has reached $3 million in annual recurring revenue and counts investors like Y Combinator and Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi, aims to end "security theater" in compliance amid rising cyberattack threats[1].
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 12:50:31 PM
There are currently no specific details or statements regarding regulatory or government response to Oneleet’s recent $33 million Series A funding round aimed at revolutionizing security compliance standards[1][2][4]. The available information focuses on the company’s product capabilities, investor backing, and growth plans but does not mention any reactions or endorsements from government agencies or regulatory bodies.
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 1:00:33 PM
There is no publicly available information on any regulatory or government response to Oneleet's recent $33 million Series A funding announcement as of October 2, 2025. The company’s press and investor disclosures focus on its product features, market traction, and investor lineup but do not mention specific reactions or endorsements from government bodies or regulators[1][2].
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 1:10:33 PM
Oneleet secured $33 million in a Series A round led by Dawn Capital, aiming to end "security theater" by integrating comprehensive security compliance from the ground up, which can save clients hundreds of hours and remove blind spots caused by fragmented tools, according to CEO Bryan Onel[1]. Industry experts highlight that Oneleet’s approach, combining automation, penetration testing, and audit support, has already attracted major investors like Y Combinator and Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi, reflecting strong confidence in its potential to revolutionize security compliance standards[1][4]. With $3 million in annual recurring revenue and plans to expand AI capabilities, Oneleet is positioned to challenge established competitors through a genuine security-first solution rather than mere checkbox compliance[1
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 1:20:41 PM
Oneleet secured $33 million in Series A funding led by Dawn Capital to enhance its integrated security compliance platform, which automates comprehensive security deployment "with the click of a button," saving clients hundreds of hours and eliminating blind spots from fragmented tools[1]. The platform combines features like penetration testing by OSCE/OSCW-certified testers, attack surface discovery, code security scanning, and virtual CISO services, targeting frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA, aiming to replace traditional security theater with genuine, scalable compliance solutions[1][2][6]. This funding will expand Oneleet’s engineering and AI capabilities, supporting its growth past $3 million ARR and addressing increasing demand for proactive cyber defense and forma
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 1:30:53 PM
Oneleet has secured $33 million in Series A funding led by Dawn Capital to advance its all-in-one cybersecurity compliance platform, targeting standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI[3][6]. Technically, Oneleet integrates automated penetration testing by OSCE/OSCW-certified experts, a code security scanner that continuously scans codebases for vulnerabilities, and attack surface discovery tools that map potential entry points to proactively address risks—all consolidated to reduce "security theater" and enable genuine security[2][6]. With over $6 million ARR achieved in 19 months and $520K monthly revenue growth, Oneleet positions its hands-on, automated, end-to-end compliance solution as a game-change
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 1:40:52 PM
Oneleet’s $33M Series A led by Dawn Capital is shaking up the cybersecurity compliance landscape by challenging traditional “compliance theater” models and focusing on genuine security with AI-driven penetration testing and attack surface management[2][3]. With rapid growth from $0 to $7M ARR in 20 months and a customer base including YC startups like Posthog and Replicate, Oneleet is forcing larger, checkbox-focused competitors to rethink their approach to compliance[4]. CEO Bryan Onel emphasized, “Most security certifications don’t actually make things safer—Oneleet is here to build real protection, not just pretend”[2][5].
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 1:50:51 PM
Oneleet’s recent $33 million Series A funding led by Dawn Capital is set to transform global cybersecurity compliance by emphasizing genuine protection over mere certification, impacting multiple international markets with its comprehensive platform covering SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI standards[2][4]. The company’s CEO, Bryan Onel, highlighted the platform’s global mission to eliminate “compliance theater” by integrating penetration testing, code scanning, and continuous monitoring, aiming to raise security standards worldwide through partnerships with independent auditors[2][4]. This approach has already gained traction internationally by helping businesses move beyond box-ticking toward real security resilience, signaling a shift in how companies globally approach regulatory compliance and cyber defense[4][6].
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 2:00:59 PM
As part of its Series A funding, Oneleet is poised to enhance its platform capabilities, which could influence regulatory discussions on cybersecurity standards. Government agencies might take note of Oneleet's focus on genuine security over "compliance theater," potentially leading to more stringent regulations that prioritize actual security measures over mere certification. For instance, Oneleet's approach could align with emerging regulatory trends that emphasize real protection, such as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's initiatives to ensure businesses are genuinely secure and not just compliant on paper.
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 2:11:03 PM
Oneleet has secured $33 million in Series A funding led by Dawn Capital to advance its integrated cybersecurity platform that combines automated compliance, penetration testing, code scanning, and attack surface monitoring. The platform connects to cloud providers, code repositories, and identity systems (e.g., AWS, GitHub, Okta) to continuously verify security controls and produce audit evidence in real time, reducing manual effort and enabling dynamic defense rather than mere “compliance theater”[3][2]. CEO Bryan Onel emphasizes that Oneleet’s approach focuses on genuine protection by partnering with independent auditors to transform compliance into actionable, continuous security readiness[2][6].
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 2:21:05 PM
In the latest development, Oneleet has secured a $33 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize security compliance standards. This investment brings Oneleet's total funding to $34 million, with notable investors including Y Combinator, Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi, and former Snowflake and ServiceNow CEO Frank Slootman[1]. The company plans to utilize this funding to enhance its AI capabilities and expand its engineering team, aiming to eliminate "security theater" in compliance by providing genuine protection rather than just ticking compliance boxes[1][2].
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 2:31:23 PM
Oneleet announced a $33 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, with participation from Y Combinator, Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi, and former Snowflake and ServiceNow CEO Frank Slootman, to revolutionize how companies achieve security compliance by focusing on genuine protection rather than "compliance theatre"[1][2]. The startup’s platform integrates continuous monitoring, penetration testing, and attack surface management, automating evidence gathering from tools like AWS and Jira to compress audit time and reduce costs while ensuring real security readiness[1][4]. Founder Bryan Onel, a former ethical hacker, emphasized that Oneleet aims to eliminate the disconnect where companies are certified on paper but remain vulnerable, turning compliance into a living defense agains
🔄 Updated: 10/2/2025, 2:41:03 PM
Oneleet, founded in 2022 by Bryan Onel, Ora Onel, and Erik Vogelzang, announced today it has raised a $33 million Series A led by Dawn Capital, with participation from Y Combinator, Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi, and ex-Snowflake/ServiceNow CEO Frank Slootman[1][2]. “You’re certified on paper, but still vulnerable—that’s compliance theater,” said CEO Bryan Onel, highlighting a common disconnect in the industry where companies pass audits yet remain exposed to real cyberattacks; Oneleet’s platform integrates continuous, automated compliance checks, penetration testing, and attack surface monitoring to bridge this gap[2][4]. Industry experts note the