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- 2026-08-19 Seed idler Platform for reinforcement learning article
- 2026-08-18 Series A Velaura AI Ultra-low power compute in data centers article
- 2026-08-12 Series B Yuno Manage all the payment methods and fraud providers through a single integration. article
- 2026-08-11 Seed Soctera Nitride semiconductor power amplifier article
- 2026-08-07 Series G Whatnot Livestream shopping platform article
Notable Exits
- 2026-08-04 Obsidian Therapeutics IPO · NASDAQ:OBX
- 2026-07-30 Simon AI Acquired by Monetate
- 2026-07-10 Aidora Acquired by Paylocity
- 2026-07-07 Arc Technologies Acquired by Axos Bank
- 2026-06-08 Factorial Energy IPO · NASDAQ:FAC
Startup Directory
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Web3 defi solutions -
Web3 protocol -
Cash management and growth capital -
Institutions trade digital assets -
Securities backed tokens on the blockchain -
Blockchain coin list -
Grow financial wealth -
Fraud prevention with machine learning -
Credit card for financial opportunity -
B2B ecommerce and fintech apps -
Long/short global equity strategy hedge fund -
Alternatives investment marketplace -
AI productivity for investment managers -
Access to web3 digital assets -
Financial inclusive bank -
Automate repetitive tasks -
Indonesia investment platform -
Modern payments built for Freight -
Manage all the payment methods and fraud providers through a single integration. -
Global currency payments -
Private markets blockchain -
Ultra-fast DeFi Trading -
Payroll platform purpose-built for contingent work -
Cash interest for companies -
Helping consumers navigate the uncertainty of life with smarter insurance -
Grain YC W20Financial credit for businesses -
Data analysis for financial services -
Employee rewards platform -
Launch and automate credit products -
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Virtual card that splits group payments automatically -
AI sustainability data -
Perpetual, oracle-free defi options protocol -
AI wealth manager -
US bank accounts for internationals -
Housing finance AI -
New age asset stewardship technology -
Digital assets infrastructure -
Banking for the next generation -
Shareholder relationship management platform that helps companies discover & connect with their shareholders. -
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Real estate fund management -
Digital financing for southeast asia -
Community investing for crypto and NFT fans -
Financial accounting software for revenue transaction data -
Financial advisors advice -
SDK for creating in-app, gas-free smart contract wallets -
Automate stock trade settlement -
Digital lending banking infrastructure -
Commercial real estate screener -
B2B trade finance platform -
Instant borderless payments -
Employee benefits platform -
Fixed Income research -
Tokenization platform in Latin America -
Financial markets API -
Delivery platform in Pakistan -
Expert coaching for small businesses -
Buy and own investment properties -
Financial health for employees of color -
Neobank built for trucking businesses -
AI for financial planning -
Real-time pricing for fixed income bonds -
Decentralized trading strategies -
Help PE/VC firms scale -
AI wealth management -
AI-driven tools for small and medium businesses -
Financial services for the unbanked -
Point of sale platform -
Alt-X YC W26Trading on private markets -
Financial technology company -
Investment alerts for investor -
Spend management software
A directory of 73 startups founded by Cornell University alumni, organized by industry, funding stage, and location — each listed with its founders, description, and links. Compiled and updated by Big Red AI.
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