Startups Directory

Armis provides an agentless cybersecurity platform that identifies, monitors, and protects managed, unmanaged, and IoT devices across enterprise networks in real-time. Unlike traditional solutions requiring agent installation, Armis uses passive network monitoring and an AI-powered Asset Intelligence Engine to detect threats across the entire attack surface regardless of device type or operating system. The platform serves Fortune 100/500 companies and government entities, delivering comprehensive asset visibility and threat detection without the operational overhead of agent deployment.

Kite is an 'every channel' commerce platform designed to help digital-first consumer product brands scale across e-commerce, social, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels. The platform uses predictive, assistive, and evaluative AI to optimize customer acquisition and supply chain management, while leveraging what the company calls the 'Kite Effect'—where the platform learns and adapts as more products utilize it. Founded by Rob Solomon (former CEO of GoFundMe) in 2022 and backed by $200M from Blackstone and Juxtapose, Kite positions itself as a modern commerce infrastructure provider, though some characterize it as an e-commerce aggregator model.

Platform Science is a configurable fleet management software platform that unifies drivers, vehicles, and back-office systems on a single operating system. The company's Virtual Vehicle platform leverages factory-installed OEM systems to provide fleets access to real-time telematics, ELD compliance, driver monitoring, and a marketplace of pre-integrated third-party apps—eliminating the need for redundant aftermarket hardware. It serves large carriers like Schneider National, Werner Enterprises, and Walmart's 12,000-truck fleet, differentiating through an open OEM-integrated approach that reduces total cost of ownership while ensuring data availability even in areas with poor cellular coverage.

Exein develops embedded runtime security that integrates directly into device firmware to detect and prevent threats in real-time at the kernel level. The platform uses eBPF-based observability and AI-driven behavior analysis to protect IoT, industrial, automotive, and aerospace devices without degrading performance or requiring hardware changes. Unlike traditional endpoint security that detects breaches after compromise, Exein blocks malicious execution paths before they can run, eliminating entire attack classes at the edge.

Stronghold creates virtual payment networks that instantly settle transactions and enable interoperability between legacy banking systems and blockchain-based payment rails. The platform offers card processing, ACH transfers, merchant financing, and checkout services, with the unique ability to bridge traditional and modern payment infrastructure. They specifically serve high-compliance industries like gambling and alcohol that struggle to access financial services, rewarding transaction volume with SHx tokens that offset fees.