Security Gaps Kill Deals and Portfolio Returns
Start Left helps PE firms and their portfolio companies uncover hidden risks, embed Secure-by-Design, and boost enterprise value — before auditors or buyers find the gaps.
40%
Compliance Efficiency
Reduction in time spent managing compliance requirements and documentation
$400K
Year 1 Savings
Average cost reduction per portfolio company in the first year of implementation
20%
Higher Valuation
Companies with Security-by-Design practices in place see increase in valuation
$2.4M
18 Month Savings
Portfolio-wide cost reduction with no added headcount or disruption
Protect valuation. Minimize liability. Accelerate exits.
Start Left turns hidden security risks into enterprise value.​
Ideal For
For Private Equity Firms:
Accelerate security maturity across your PE portfolio companies.
For CTOs/CISOs:
Achieve faster risk readiness with cost-effective solutions.
For Teams Preparing M&A or IPO:
Simplify compliance and audit readiness.
Acquisition Ready Portfolio Companies
Consolidate systems to cut costs and reduce risk.
Start Left: The Platform Purpose Built for Secure By Design
Developer Intelligence that Connects Code to Risk
  • Link security issues to the exact dev teams and repos responsible.
  • Prioritize critical issues based on impact, not volume.
  • Measure and improve team-level secure coding habits over time.
Gamify Security. Change Behavior.
  • Reward secure coding with scores, badges, and leaderboards.
  • Turn security tasks into measurable, team-based challenges.
  • Reinforce secure-by-design habits through positive competition.
See Risk. Prove ROI. Act Fast
  • Get real-time visibility into risks across teams and tools.
  • Measure the impact of secure development practices over time.
  • Show time saved, audit readiness, and reduced rework with clear metrics.
All Your Tools. Unified.
One platform. One price. All signal. No noise.
Limited-Time Opportunity for Select PE Firms
Streamline due diligence, and reduce audit costs without adding headcount or tools.
Lock in portfolio-wide, volume-based pricing on Start Left’s secure developer performance platform. Standardize security practices and accelerate maturity across all your holdings.
⚠️ Apply now to reserve your spot and scale security across your portfolio with confidence.
Spots are limited and filling fast.
Start Left in Action: Real Use Cases, Real Results
Secure Development
Embed security early without slowing down development processes.
Risk
Discovery
Quickly find hidden security gaps before they become costly problems.
Exit Preparation
De-risk code and accelerate due diligence for smoother, faster exits.
Compliance Readiness
Build proof for boards, buyers, and audits with comprehensive security documentation.
Portfolio Visibility
Track security maturity across companies in your portfolio with centralized reporting.
Tool & Resource
Consolidation
Modernize and unify platforms across acquired businesses.
Due Diligence
Prove software security posture with real-time visibility and audit-ready evidence,
Post-Merger Integration
Unify security standards, tooling, and visibility across teams—faster, with fewer gaps and surprises.
Why Start Left Now?
1
Accelerate Value Creation
Expose software risks early — before they erode valuation or slow down exits.
2
Future-Proof Against Regulation
Embed Secure-by-Design practices now to stay ahead of evolving standards and avoid costly remediation later.
3
Strengthen Exit Readiness
Build audit-ready, buyer-friendly security programs that stand up to diligence and maximize deal confidence.
4
Fast Impact, Minimal Disruption
Onboard quickly with zero rip-and-replace — drive improvements without slowing operations.
5
Portfolio-wide Scalability
Apply once, expand easily — grow security maturity as your companies grow, without reinventing the wheel.
Why Leading PE Firms Start Left
Due Diligence
"Using Start Left, we uncovered critical security gaps early that could have cost us millions in valuation during due diligence. The platform made it easy to fix issues fast, giving buyers immediate confidence in the deal."

Operating Partner, Private Equity Firm
Tool Consolidation
""Start Left isn’t just about secure development — it’s a margin lever. By consolidating fragmented tools into one visibility layer, we’ve helped teams cut costs, accelerate integration, and drive faster enterprise value creation across the portfolio."

Operating Partner, Private Equity Firm
How It Works: Simple 3-Step Process
Book Guided Set Up
No barriers to entry. One call, full support, immediate value.
Launch & Scan in 30 mins
Together, we’ll run your first scan and instantly flag risks across your apps, teams, and pipelines.
Prove Value Fast
Deliver measurable insights your stakeholders will understand — from day one.
Ready to Take The Next Step?
This limited-time opportunity allows select Private Equity firms to lock in portfolio-wide, volume-based pricing on Start Left’s secure developer performance platform. Standardize security practices, accelerate maturity across your holdings, and unlock measurable value.
Schedule a brief consultation to explore how this offer can support your portfolio’s growth and risk strategy.