Knostic Named to the 2026 CB Insights’ List of the 100 Most Innovative Artificial Intelligence Startups
Knostic has been named to CB Insights’ 2026 AI 100 list, recognizing its innovations in AI observability and governance for enterprise security. The list highlights 100 private AI companies globally, with Knostic distinguished for securing AI agents against threats like data exfiltration and unauthorized actions.
CB Insights announced its 2026 AI 100 list, featuring the world’s most promising private artificial intelligence companies, including Knostic. The selection highlights startups driving real-world AI adoption, with Knostic recognized for its focus on securing AI agents in enterprise environments. The company detects and prevents destructive actions, attacks, secrets leakage, and data exfiltration while enforcing policies across systems. Knostic’s inclusion reflects its leadership in AI security, ensuring AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, and OpenClaw operate safely alongside dependencies such as MCP servers and IDE extensions. The company’s technology manages risks like command execution (e.g., *rm -rf*) and enforces compliance in multi-environment setups. The 2026 AI 100 list spans diverse sectors, including autonomous security, humanoid robots, and domain-specific AI for healthcare and finance. CB Insights’ criteria included funding activity, partnerships, team strength, and proprietary metrics like Commercial Maturity and Mosaic scores. The cohort has raised over $10.9 billion in equity funding, with $2 billion secured in 2026 alone, and includes companies from nine countries across four continents. Gadi Evron, Knostic’s Co-Founder and CEO, emphasized the company’s mission to secure AI deployment in enterprises. ‘Companies are accelerating AI adoption, and we ensure those agents operate securely,’ he stated. The list also underscores growing global collaboration, with 190+ business relationships since 2024 involving industry leaders like Google, Nvidia, and Databricks. CB Insights, a market intelligence firm, curates the AI 100 using proprietary datasets and analyst insights. Its AI-driven platform helps businesses identify innovation trends, competitive threats, and acquisition targets. Knostic’s recognition aligns with broader trends in AI governance, addressing security concerns as enterprises integrate AI agents into operations.
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