You're this close to ink the deal. Then they ask about security.
BARE helps European tech startups build security programs that open doors. And keep them open.
It's rarely about whether you're secure. It's about whether you can demonstrate it to enterprise customers, to investors, to partners who need more than your word.
Your team is smart. Security compliance isn't the problem.
Most founders try to handle it internally first. They hand it to the CTO, a senior engineer, or whoever is closest to it. That person is capable, but they're already at capacity, and navigating security compliance isn't something you figure out between sprints.
Months pass. The project stalls. The questionnaires pile up. And the gap between where you are and where your customers need you to be keeps growing.
What's missing isn't effort. It's the experience to know what actually matters, in what order, for a company at your stage. That's not something you build overnight. It's something you borrow.
Here's exactly what happens when you reach out.
FIRST: An informal conversation. No pitch, no deck. You tell us what's going on: the deadline, the deal, the pressure, and we listen. By the end of that call, you'll know whether we can help. If we can't, we'll tell you and may point you out to someone who can.
THEN, if it makes sense to continue, we'll put together a clear document: the scope as we've understood it, the deliverables, and a timeline. Not a generic proposal; a specific plan for your situation. You'll know exactly what you're committing to before any money changes hands.
FINALLY, we talk again. You tell us what resonated, what didn't, and what needs adjusting. Only then do we agree on a price.
The whole process may take a few weeks. That's intentional. You're making an important decision under pressure. You shouldn't have to rush it.
What you're actually getting: someone who owns the problem.
Most clients come to BARE carrying a security project that's been sitting on someone's desk for months. Our job isn't just to deliver it, it's to take it off your plate entirely.
That means driving the process, making the calls that need to be made, and bringing judgment you didn't know you needed. Not just the framework your enterprise customer asked for, but the thinking behind it, so your team understands what they're building and why.
We don't make security sound scarier than it is. We don't sell you tools or platforms. We tell you what actually matters for a company at your stage. And we get it done.
The most common thing clients tell us? That it was easier than they expected.
How we work together:
Security Office Hours — Direct access to a senior security advisor via Slack. Ask anything, get honest answers. No retainer, no commitment. For early-stage startups that need guidance without the overhead.
Security Questionnaire Response — Enterprise deals move faster when security questions get answered confidently. We handle the questionnaires accurately, thoroughly, and without pulling your team off more important work.
Compliance Accelerators — focused services to get you compliance-ready. We assess where you are, define what's needed, and give you a clear, actionable path forward. Fixed scope, fixed price, no surprises.
vCISO / Fractional CISO — Ongoing security leadership without a full-time hire. Strategy, compliance, risk, board reporting. Your CISO, on your terms.
What our Clients Say About us
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"Thanks again for your support. It's sincerely appreciated how easy it has been working with you."
Ben - Founder & CEO
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"We achieved one-hundred per cent ISO readiness, and to a large extend I could lean back and watch you drive it."
Anton - Head of Development
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At the core of this project was the ability to establish relationships and connections with the team, which I believe are the key to this project being successful.
Timo - Managing Director, European B2B SaaS Company
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"The collaboration led to enhanced threat awareness and strengthened security controls. It also reduced the risk of potential breaches and compliance issues."
Jonathan - Security Engineer
The credentials behind the advice
Our engagements are led by a practitioner with 15+ years of hands-on experience across cybersecurity governance, cloud architecture, and risk management.
Ready to talk?
No pitch. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about where you are and whether we can help.
Based in the Netherlands, working with tech scaleups across Europe.