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Recent News
- 2026-10-30 Acquired Rune Technologies AI predictive logistics for defense article
- 2026-10-29 Series D Group14 Technologies Silicon battery technology article
- 2026-10-26 Series B Infisical Software codebase secret management article
- 2026-10-20 Seed Pennant AI AI proxy voting for public markets article
- 2026-10-13 Acquired C1 Identity governance platform article
Notable Exits
- 2026-10-30 Rune Technologies Acquired by Salesforce
- 2026-10-13 C1 Acquired by Workday
- 2026-10-01 Arize AI Acquired by Dynatrace
- 2026-08-25 DeLorean Artificial Intelligence Acquired by WellStack
- 2026-08-24 Revv Acquired by AirPro Diagnostics
Startup Directory
startups
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Manufacturing in outer space -
AI predictive logistics for defense -
3D printers -
Robots to build resilient housing -
Materials for nuclear power -
Faster computer processor -
AI data center chips -
Plant-based fur -
Manufacturing for composite parts -
Building insulation products -
Green hydrogen production -
Ammonia production pathway -
Help factories create and manage a flexible workforce -
Convert carbon dioxide into aviation fuel -
Gallium nitride on diamond wafers -
Unattended retail platform for food -
Nitride semiconductor power amplifier -
Sparkling water soda-like flavor -
Post-prostatectomy urological devices -
Industrial tactile sensing -
Robot intelligence -
Drones for cargo logistics -
Biology platform for new materials -
Airplanes that anyone can fly -
Precision oncology for solid tumors -
Particle analysis of suspended solutions -
Hydration drink -
Customize alcohol spirits for taste and aroma -
Nanofiltration for protein and semiconductor manufacturing -
Directional microphones -
Efficient ISO and FDA compliance -
Natural products for control of invasive species -
More data center compute, with the same power -
Smart glasses for vision impared -
High performance low carbon materials -
Wildfire detection system -
3D printing for healthcare supplies -
Convert methane into eco-friendly plastics -
Skyband Systems SeedGlobal navigation for pilots -
Unpasteurized Lebanese-style hummus -
Hybrid shoes for men -
Upcycle seafood shell waste -
High-performance semiconductor wafers -
Indian yoga clothing brand -
Portfolio of businesses -
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AI agents for manufacturing -
Medical device manufacturer -
Pashi SeedSoftware for factory management -
Biotech for immunotherapies -
Plant-based dairy products -
Telecom equipment manufacturer -
Physical payment cards -
MEMS sensor devices -
Implantable device to prevent seizures -
Electric vehicle charging -
Medical device
A directory of 57 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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