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  • Coram AI Series B(2026-06-11)
    AI software for security cameras
    Ashesh Jain, PhD ’16 · Sunnyvale, CA
    Artificial IntelligenceComputer VisionIntelligent Systems
  • PointOne Series A(2026-03-23)
    Automated time tracking and billing for law firms
    Jeremy Ben-Meir ’22 · San Francisco, CA
    BillingLegalSecurity
  • Human Security Acquiredby Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division(2020-12-24)
    Cybersecurity from bot attacks
    Ash Kalb ’00 · New York, NY
    AdvertisingArtificial IntelligenceCyber Security
  • Illumio Series F(2021-06-23)
    Cybersecurity containment
    PJ Kirner ’95 · Sunnyvale, California, United States
    Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityData Center
  • Method Security Series A(2025-11-19)
    Full-spectrum cybersecurity
    Sam Jones ’13 · New York, New York, United States
    Artificial IntelligenceCyber SecuritySaaS
  • Lumos Series B(2024-05-23)
    Digital identity platform
    Leo Mehr ’16 · San Francisco, CA
    CollaborationIdentity ManagementInformation Technology
  • Quantstamp Series A(2022-06-01) YC W18
    Cybersecurity audits for web3
    Richard Ma ’10 · San Francisco, CA
    BlockchainCyber SecuritySecurity
  • Anapaya Series B(2024-05-07)
    Cybersecurity network software
    David Basin, PhD ’89 · Switzerland
    InternetNetwork SecuritySecurity
  • Modus Acquired
    Home closing software
    Max Jai Sim ’10 · Seattle, Washington, United States
    Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementPropTech
  • Zendata Seed(2024-05-29)
    Security and compliance for AI systems
    Narayana Pappu ’07 · San Francisco, California, United States
    Artificial IntelligenceCompliancePrivacy
  • Smart Response Technologies Seed(2024-03-03)
    Eliminating miscommunication and missed communication.
    Roger Mann ’81 · Lebanon, OH
    Artificial IntelligenceEvent ManagementSecurity
  • Frictionless 2-factor authentication
    Christopher McLain ’97 · Binghamton, NY
    Information TechnologySecuritySoftware
  • Zomma Pre-Seed YC S26
    AI agents for financial services
    Cashel Fitzgerald, MEng ’26, Jihyun Kim, MEng ’26 · San Francisco, California, United States
    Artificial IntelligenceComplianceData Integration
  • Carbon Black Acquiredby VMware(2018-05-04)
    Cloud cybersecurity
    Todd Brennan ’86 · Waltham, MA
    Cyber SecurityHomeland SecurityPhysical Security
  • Likewise Software Acquiredby Watchlist(2025-06-04)
    Identity management software
    David Feinleib ’96 · Bellevue, WA
    Identity ManagementOpen SourceSecurity

A directory of 15 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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