Series B Startup Services

IT Support for Startups That Need to Scale, Comply, and Ship

IT support for startups at the Series B stage means more than helpdesk tickets and password resets. It means SOC 2 readiness before your next enterprise deal, private AI infrastructure that creates a defensible data moat, fractional CTO leadership for board-level technology strategy, and scalable security that satisfies both investors and customers. Petronella Technology Group, Inc. delivers all of this from a single partner with 24 years of experience serving 2,500+ businesses.

BBB A+ Since 2003 | Founded 2002 | 2,500+ Clients Served | CMMC-RP and CMMC-CCA Certified

Key Takeaways: Why Series B Startups Choose PTG

  • SOC 2 in 90 days, not 12 months. Guided implementation with policy templates and audit prep included.
  • Private AI infrastructure that eliminates per-seat licensing and builds a defensible data moat before Series C.
  • Fractional CTO and vCISO leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire ($5K to $15K/month vs. $250K+ salary plus equity).
  • One partner for IT, security, compliance, and AI. No juggling four vendors with conflicting recommendations.
  • 24 years, 2,500+ clients, zero data breaches. The track record your board and investors expect to see.
Startup Services

What Series B Startups Need From an IT Partner

After your Series B close, you face three simultaneous challenges: enterprise customers demanding SOC 2 reports, a board expecting a technology roadmap, and a team that needs AI tooling to stay competitive. Here is how we solve all three.

SOC 2 Compliance for Startups

Enterprise customers will not sign six-figure contracts without a SOC 2 report. PTG compresses the typical 6 to 12 month timeline to 90 days with guided implementation, policy templates, evidence collection automation, and audit preparation. We handle the technical controls while your team stays focused on product.

Fractional CTO Services

Board-level technology leadership without the $250K+ salary and equity dilution. Our fractional CTO engagements cover architecture review, vendor evaluation, security strategy, technical due diligence preparation, and AI roadmap development. Available as a standalone service or combined with vCISO coverage.

Private AI Infrastructure

VCs are asking about AI moats at every board meeting. PTG builds private AI solutions on your infrastructure that eliminate per-seat SaaS fees and create defensible intellectual property. Your data trains your models, not a vendor's.

Managed Security

24/7 security operations, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and incident response designed for startup budgets. We scale your security posture from Series B through IPO without requiring a full-time security team. Our managed security stack integrates directly with SOC 2 evidence collection.

Managed IT Services

Onboarding, offboarding, device management, cloud infrastructure, identity management, and helpdesk support for growing teams. We handle the operational IT overhead so your engineering team can focus on building product, not provisioning laptops.

Compliance Program Management

Beyond SOC 2, startups selling to healthcare need HIPAA. Defense contractors need CMMC. Financial services require specific controls. PTG builds compliance programs that satisfy multiple frameworks simultaneously, reducing duplicated effort and cost.

Compare

PTG vs. the Alternatives: What Startups Actually Get

Most startups choose between a compliance-only SaaS platform, a generic MSP, or an expensive Big 4 consultancy. None of them cover IT, security, compliance, and AI from a single partner.

Capability PTG Vanta / Drata Generic MSP Big 4 Consultancy
SOC 2 Implementation Full guided (90 days) Software only Rarely offered $150K+ advisory
Private AI Infrastructure Custom-built Not offered Not offered Strategy only ($$$)
Fractional CTO / vCISO Included Not offered Not offered $400+/hr
Managed IT / Helpdesk Full service Not offered Core offering Not offered
24/7 Security Operations Included Monitoring only Basic AV Advisory only
Cybersecurity Expertise CMMC-RP, CMMC-CCA Software vendor Generalist Deep but costly
Typical Annual Cost $60K to $180K $15K to $30K (sw only) $48K to $96K (IT only) $200K to $500K+
Why PTG

Why Startups Work With Petronella Technology Group, Inc.

Most startup IT decisions are made reactively. A prospect asks for your SOC 2 report and you scramble. A board member asks about your AI strategy and you improvise. A security incident occurs and you discover your MSP was running default configurations. PTG works with startups proactively, building the infrastructure and compliance posture that Series C investors and enterprise customers expect to see.

We run our own private AI infrastructure: a 96-core AMD EPYC server with 288GB VRAM across three NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 GPUs, RTX 5090 workstations, and DGX Spark clusters. We build the same systems for our startup clients that we use ourselves. When we recommend a private AI deployment, it is because we operate one daily, not because we read a whitepaper about it.

Craig Petronella, our founder and CEO, holds CMMC Registered Practitioner (CMMC-RP) and CMMC Certified Assessor (CMMC-CCA) credentials. He has authored 15 published books on cybersecurity, compliance, and AI. With 24+ years of experience and 2,500+ clients served, PTG brings the depth of a specialized firm with the breadth of a full-service technology partner.

We are not a compliance SaaS tool that leaves you to implement controls yourself. We are not a generic MSP that treats compliance as an upsell. We are not a Big 4 consultancy that charges $400/hour for a junior analyst. We are a hands-on technology partner that builds, implements, and manages the IT, security, compliance, and AI infrastructure that scaling startups require.

24+ Years in Business
2,500+ Clients Served
90 Days to SOC 2
0 Data Breaches
How It Works

How We Engage With Startups

From first call to full deployment, here is what working with PTG looks like for a Series B startup.

  1. Discovery and Gap Assessment

    We audit your current IT environment, security posture, compliance status, and AI readiness. You receive a detailed report identifying gaps, risks, and a prioritized roadmap aligned with your fundraising timeline and go-to-market strategy.

  2. Architecture and Compliance Design

    We design your target state: SOC 2 control framework, security architecture, IT infrastructure, and AI deployment plan. This becomes your board-ready technology strategy document and the execution blueprint for the engagement.

  3. Implementation Sprint

    We execute the roadmap in 30, 60, and 90 day sprints. SOC 2 controls are implemented first (since enterprise deals are usually the most urgent), followed by security hardening, AI infrastructure, and operational IT. Weekly status reports keep your leadership team informed.

  4. Managed Operations

    After implementation, we transition to ongoing managed services: 24/7 monitoring, compliance maintenance, helpdesk support, quarterly business reviews, and continuous improvement. Your startup operates with enterprise-grade IT without the enterprise headcount.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Series B startups need a specialized IT partner?
At the Series B stage, startups face a unique convergence of demands: enterprise customers requiring SOC 2 reports, boards expecting a formal technology strategy, investors evaluating security posture during due diligence, and engineering teams needing AI tooling to stay competitive. A generic MSP handles helpdesk tickets but cannot deliver compliance programs, AI infrastructure, or CTO-level guidance. A specialized partner like PTG addresses all of these needs from a single engagement.
How quickly can PTG get us SOC 2 ready?
Most startups achieve SOC 2 Type I readiness within 90 days of engagement. The exact timeline depends on your starting point, but PTG provides the policy templates, technical controls, evidence collection automation, and audit preparation support that compress the typical 6 to 12 month DIY timeline. Read our detailed breakdown on the SOC 2 for startups page.
What does a fractional CTO engagement include?
A fractional CTO from PTG provides architecture review, technology roadmap development, vendor evaluation, board meeting preparation, technical due diligence support, security strategy, and AI planning. Engagements typically range from $5,000 to $15,000 per month depending on scope. Full details on our fractional CTO services page.
Can PTG build custom AI for our startup?
Yes. We build private AI solutions that run on your infrastructure, train on your data, and create defensible intellectual property. This includes RAG knowledge bases, fine-tuned models, AI-powered internal tools, and customer-facing AI features. Our AI solutions are designed for SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance from day one.
How does PTG pricing compare to hiring in-house?
A full-time CTO costs $250,000+ in salary plus equity. A full-time CISO adds another $200,000+. An internal IT manager runs $120,000+. PTG provides all three capabilities for $60,000 to $180,000 annually, depending on scope, with no equity dilution, no benefits overhead, and no recruiting timeline. You get a team of specialists instead of one generalist.
Do you work with startups outside the Raleigh area?
Yes. While our headquarters is in Raleigh, NC, we work with startups nationwide. Our managed IT, compliance, and AI services are delivered remotely with the same SLA commitments. We maintain on-site capabilities for Research Triangle clients who need physical presence for audits, hardware deployments, or executive meetings.
What makes PTG different from Vanta or Drata?
Vanta and Drata are compliance automation software platforms. They help you monitor controls and collect evidence, but they do not implement the controls themselves, manage your IT infrastructure, provide security operations, build AI systems, or offer CTO-level guidance. PTG is a full-service technology partner that handles implementation, not just monitoring. Many of our startup clients use compliance software alongside PTG services for the best of both approaches.
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Your Series B Infrastructure Starts Here

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BBB A+ Since 2003 · Serving Businesses Since 2002 · 2,500+ Clients