Y-Combinator-backed startup Delve faces allegations of fabricated compliance certifications for its clients

Per a March 19 investigation published on Substack by DeepDelver, a leaked spreadsheet revealed hundreds of draft compliance reports that may not have undergone proper auditing. Founded in 2023 by Karun Kaushik and Selin Kocalar, the San Francisco-based startup, which uses AI agents to automate back-office functions such as security compliance, is part of the Y Combinator Winter 2024 batch. These certifications are critical for startups looking to win enterprise customers, as they indicate that a...