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Delve Parts Ways With Y Combinator Amidst Allegations
5 Apr
Summary
- Delve removed from Y Combinator's portfolio and website.
- Startup COO confirms YC and Delve have 'parted ways'.
- Delve disputes claims, alleging a coordinated smear campaign.
The compliance startup Delve has severed ties with accelerator Y Combinator, no longer appearing in its directory of portfolio companies. Delve's COO confirmed the separation, expressing gratitude for the YC community. This development follows earlier distancing by investor Insight Partners.
Delve is actively contesting anonymous accusations of misleading clients and fabricating compliance reports. The company contends these claims, first published on an anonymous Substack, are part of a coordinated smear campaign fueled by data exfiltrated through a malicious attack. Delve has engaged a cybersecurity firm to investigate.
In response to customer concerns, Delve's COO and CEO have outlined corrective actions. These include auditing compliance firms, offering complimentary re-audits, and clarifying the purpose of their templates. The company stated its open-source development is built on an Apache 2.0 license permitting commercial use. The CEO also apologized for growing too fast and falling short of standards.
