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Certiv

Seattle, US · 2 known investors

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Certiv provides an AI agent assurance layer that runs on the endpoint at the runtime level, discovering both sanctioned and shadow AI agents and checking each model request and tool call against policy before it executes to block data exfiltration and unauthorized actions. It serves enterprise business, IT/compliance, and security teams governing the use of AI coding and workflow agents across macOS, Windows, Linux, and containers.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

PAPaul Allen
Paul AllenCo-Founder / CTO

Investors · 2

Founders' Co-opreportedSeattle · $10K – $250K

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Certiv Emerges from Stealth to Launch the First Runtime Assurance Layer for AI Agentsprnewswire.com · Mar 2026Seattle startup Certiv launches with $4.2M to build endpoint security layer for AI agents – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Mar 2026Certiv Raises $4.2M in Pre-Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Certiv do?
Certiv provides an AI agent assurance layer that runs on the endpoint at the runtime level, discovering both sanctioned and shadow AI agents and checking each model request and tool call against policy before it executes to block data exfiltration and unauthorized actions. It serves enterprise business, IT/compliance, and security teams governing the use of AI coding and workflow agents across macOS, Windows, Linux, and containers.
Who founded Certiv?
Certiv was founded by Paul Allen.
Who are Certiv's investors?
Certiv's investors include Aviso Ventures, Founders' Co-op.
Where is Certiv headquartered?
Certiv is headquartered in Seattle, US.