Startups Directory

Baseten is a serverless inference platform that converts machine learning models into production-ready APIs with auto-scaling GPU access across multiple cloud providers. It abstracts away infrastructure complexity—from GPU management and autoscaling to observability and billing—enabling ML teams to deploy and scale models without building custom infrastructure. The platform delivers up to 40% cost savings compared to in-house solutions and targets four to five nines of availability through model optimization and multi-cloud capacity management.

Axelera AI develops purpose-built hardware and software platforms that accelerate AI inference at the edge using proprietary digital in-memory computing (D-IMC) technology. Their flagship Metis™ AI Platform combines CPU and memory into a single chip, eliminating energy-intensive data movement between cloud and device, delivering 10x better energy efficiency than standard computing. The company serves industrial, defense, robotics, and retail customers who need low-latency, privacy-preserving AI processing on devices rather than cloud.

E2open is a cloud-based supply chain visibility and orchestration platform that connects over 480,000 manufacturing, logistics, and distribution partners into a single multi-enterprise network. It enables enterprises to share real-time data—forecasts, purchase orders, shipments, and inventory—breaking down silos across fragmented supplier networks. The platform tracks over 16 billion transactions annually and serves global manufacturers like Pepsi, Cisco, Dell, and 3M who need end-to-end visibility across complex, outsourced production networks.

CloudPay is a global payroll SaaS platform that processes payroll, payments, and workforce management for multinational organizations across 140+ countries. It handles 3+ million payslips annually and over $24 billion in payment transactions, consolidating fragmented payroll processes across geographies, currencies, and regulatory environments. The platform automates calculations, ensures local compliance, and provides centralized visibility into payroll costs and performance. CloudPay serves enterprise customers including Visa, Wayfair, Wells Fargo, Expedia, and the London Stock Exchange.

Carbyne provides cloud-based Next Generation 911 (NG911) solutions that modernize emergency communication by enabling real-time transmission of rich data—including video, location, chat, and audio translation—from callers to public safety answering points (PSAPs). The platform serves emergency services agencies across 23+ U.S. states and multiple countries, helping first responders access critical situational information before arrival on scene. Carbyne claims to reduce emergency response times by up to 65% on average through its unified data delivery system, which works both via a mobile app and an app-free web-based option.