Cybersecurity Startups

KeyCaliber is a security platform that builds a single deduplicated record for every asset, identity, SaaS app, and AI tool by pulling from an organization's existing tools, then computes each asset's business importance to rank exposures and track control coverage. It supports use cases such as continuous threat exposure management, AI security posture and governance, and continuous controls monitoring.

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Keychain offers a zero-trust digital identity and key-management platform that lets AI agents, devices, and automated systems verify their identity, encrypt and sign data, and act with proof of human authority. Built for edge deployment, it uses W3C-conformant decentralized identifiers and verifiable credentials and runs on cloud, on-prem, and embedded environments, online or offline.

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Keyno develops payment security and e-commerce fraud prevention technology, protecting digital transactions for consumers and businesses globally. The company provides solutions including dynamic CVV2, transaction controls, and biometric authentication to secure payment systems.

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Keyri provides fraud prevention and authentication software that uses device fingerprinting and biometric methods to help companies detect fraudulent activity and verify user identities across mobile and web applications.

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Kigen provides embedded SIM technology and remote provisioning services for IoT device connectivity, serving chipset makers, device manufacturers, mobile network operators, and solution providers across multiple industries.

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Kikimora is an AI security agent that connects a security stack (AWS, Azure, Cloudflare, GitHub, Qualys, Tenable, FortiGate and other tools, 18 integrations total) into one conversational interface for triaging findings, drafting fixes, and approving remediation. It supports CSPM, vulnerability management, and compliance automation, with multi-tenant workspaces aimed at teams managing multiple client environments.

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King & Union develops enterprise cybersecurity software and consultative services to help organizations manage and reduce cyber risk. The company serves U.S. Government agencies, the Intelligence Community, critical infrastructure sectors, and commercial enterprises.

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Kinnami develops resilient, zero-trust data infrastructure purpose-built for distributed and disconnected environments including space, battlefield, and IoT systems. The platform enables secure, real-time access to mission-critical data across satellites, drones, edge devices, and cloud platforms, even under contested or disconnected conditions.

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Kinsta is a web hosting platform founded in 2013 that serves agencies, businesses, and e-commerce brands globally, emphasizing performance optimization and developer-friendly infrastructure across 128 countries. The company operates a fully distributed remote team providing native-language support in eight languages.

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KIProtect GmbH operates the website at kiprotect.com; the page shown is a legal imprint and does not describe the company's products or services.

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Kiteworks provides a Private Data Network platform that lets organizations track, govern, and protect sensitive data (such as PII, PHI, and IP) across email, file sharing, managed file transfer, web forms, and APIs, with data governance and compliance controls. It serves enterprises and government agencies, targeting CIOs, CISOs, and Chief Data Privacy Officers, with deployment options including on-premises, private cloud, hybrid, and FedRAMP.

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Klaay builds AI-powered compliance software that helps startups and smaller companies without in-house compliance teams get audit-ready for certifications like SOC 2. The platform automates compliance workflows so companies can achieve certification without prior expertise or outside consultants.

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KLDiscovery provides eDiscovery, litigation support, and legal technology services, including managed document review, technology-assisted review, data recovery, and contract lifecycle management for law firms and corporate legal teams. The company serves the legal industry across the US and UK.

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Klira provides measurement and risk assessment tools for AI agents, including SDKs for monitoring agent behavior, incident registries, and testing suites. The company serves enterprises deploying AI agents, insurance companies, and regulators seeking independent verification of AI agent safety and failure rates.

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KLON worked on identity verification and AI, building a tamper-resistant layer to verify identity and content and help users navigate deepfakes and misinformation, along with an Avatar Generator and a personal AI agent. The company is shutting down after failing to reach sufficient adoption and an unsuccessful financing round.

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Knocknoc provides network allowlisting software that ties network-level access controls to an organization's identity platform, keeping ports closed and services invisible until users authenticate via SSO/MFA. Aimed at organizations with internet-facing or high-security internal networks, it offers just-in-time access orchestration deployable on-premise, in the cloud, or air-gapped as an alternative or complement to VPNs.

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Know Your Customer Limited offers a SaaS platform and API for automating KYB (Know Your Business) compliance, corporate onboarding, and periodic review processes. It serves financial institutions and regulated businesses, including their SME and corporate clients.

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Kopjra is a cyber intelligence company providing anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting services, with technology solutions for web intelligence and web forensics that address online IP infringement, cybersquatting, copyright violations, spear phishing, and deepfakes. It serves Italian and international clients in the media and Made in Italy sectors, protecting intellectual and industrial property online.

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KushoAI is an AI-driven software testing platform that automatically generates API, workflow, and UI tests, scans APIs for security vulnerabilities, and assigns releases a risk score. It targets enterprise developer and QA teams, integrating into CI/CD pipelines to catch failures and security gaps before production.

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KushoAI is an AI-powered software testing platform that automatically generates and maintains test suites from API definitions, runs continuous security scanning, and validates workflows across APIs, databases, and UI layers. It targets enterprise engineering and QA teams, integrating into CI/CD pipelines to catch failures and security gaps before production.

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KYCAID provides identity verification and company verification (KYC/KYB) services along with legal tools to help businesses meet AML compliance requirements and combat fraud during customer onboarding. It serves companies of all sizes across industries worldwide, covering more than 200 countries and territories.

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Gated Assets provides patented technology for embedding programmable compliance rules directly into blockchain tokens, often by wrapping existing assets like ERC20s and linking wallets to dynamic proofs or attestations. It targets regulated industries and financial markets needing on-chain enforcement of requirements such as KYC/AML, investor accreditation, and jurisdictional rules.

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Laelaps AI develops autonomous security systems built on quadrupedal robots, combining robotics, machine learning, and visual intelligence into a real-time security platform. The company draws on research in legged robotics, autonomy, SLAM, and multi-agent orchestration to enable robots to operate in complex real-world environments.

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myLaminin builds a research data management platform designed to secure sensitive research data, enable global researcher collaboration, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity and privacy regulations. The platform serves research institutions and their researchers, addressing data security and participant privacy challenges.

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