Metalware
YC S23San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 4 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors
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Metalware provides autonomous binary security testing for firmware without requiring source code, hardware, or test harnesses. The platform finds vulnerabilities and crashes in embedded systems for automotive, aerospace, medical, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Also known as Isocode
CybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareDevSecOpsGovTechEnterpriseUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)
Metalware was founded in 2023 by Ryan Chow and Andrew Nedea.
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Andrew NedeainCo-FounderHe previously worked in engineering and technical roles at SpaceX, Amazon Robotics, and Autodesk.
Investors · 1
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Metalware do?
- Metalware provides autonomous binary security testing for firmware without requiring source code, hardware, or test harnesses. The platform finds vulnerabilities and crashes in embedded systems for automotive, aerospace, medical, and critical infrastructure sectors.
- Who founded Metalware?
- Metalware was founded by Ryan Chow, Andrew Nedea in 2023.
- Who are Metalware's investors?
- Metalware's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Metalware headquartered?
- Metalware is headquartered in San Francisco, US.



