Credo AI Named to the 2025 CB Insights’ List of the 100 Most Innovative AI Startups

Recognized as one of 12 companies in the AI Observability and Governance category

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Credo AI, global pioneer of the AI governance category and leading provider of trustworthy AI governance software, was today named to CB Insights ninth annual AI 100, showcasing the 100 most promising private artificial intelligence companies in the world.

“Being named to CB Insights’ AI 100 is a testament to Credo AI’s mission to pioneer and lead a trust renaissance in artificial intelligence,” said Navrina Singh, Founder and CEO of Credo AI. “As AI becomes deeply integrated into critical systems and every aspect of our lives, governance must be embedded from the beginning—not as a barrier, but as a catalyst for innovation. At Credo AI, we remain committed to ensuring AI serves humanity responsibly, transforming governance into a strategic advantage, and making trust the foundation of technological progress.”

“The AI 100 winners are future movers and shakers, taking big swings that will shape the future of AI,” said Manlio Carrelli, CEO at CB Insights. “This year’s cohort is pushing AI applications from emerging to emerged, working on everything from AI agents for complex processes to security and robotics. They’ve also zeroed in on new and promising technologies that might not be on the radar of many enterprises — multi-agent systems, novel computing and data curation approaches, and physical AI.”

The list recognizes early—and mid-stage startups that are leading the way in applying AI across industries and architectures. The CB Insights research team picked winning companies based on CB Insights datasets, including deal activity, industry partnerships, team strength, investor strength, employee headcount, and proprietary Commercial Maturity and Mosaic scores. They also dug into Analyst Briefings submitted directly to us by startups.

Credo AI is the trusted leader in AI governance, enabling enterprises like Mastercard and Cisco to scale AI initiatives with confidence and transparency while ensuring compliance with global regulations. Its centralized AI governance platform enables enterprises to manage AI risks, align with global standards like the EU AI Act, and drive trustworthy innovation, enhancing cybersecurity and maximizing ROI on AI investments.

Credo AI recently introduced the industry’s first use-case-based AI model leaderboard, Model Trust Score, enabling enterprises to select AI models based on several requirements including capability, safety, affordability, and speed.

Quick facts on the 2025 AI 100:

• The 100 winners include 21 startups in AI agent platforms and infrastructure, 12 in AI observability and governance, and 12 in physical AI technology and building blocks.
• The 2025 cohort is deploying AI across horizontal applications (customer service, process automation), infrastructure (AI observability, AI agent building), and verticals (healthcare and life sciences, industrials, financial services).
• Collectively, these companies have raised $11.4B in equity funding over time, including more than $2.3B in 2025 (as of 4/16/2025).
• Nearly 75% are early-stage companies (Series A or earlier).
• 27 companies are based outside the United States, spanning 13 countries. This includes companies in developing and competitive AI markets like France and South Korea.
• The cohort has formed 315+ business relationships since 2023, including with industry leaders like NVIDIA, Google, and Uber.

About Credo AI

Credo AI is the category pioneer and global leader in AI governance, trusted by the world’s most iconic brands to turn governance into a strategic advantage across the enterprise. Our AI Governance Platform and AI Governance Advisory Services empower your enterprise to adopt and scale trusted AI with confidence. From Generative AI to Agentic AI, Credo AI’s centralized platform measures, monitors, and manages AI risk—enabling your organization to maximize AI’s value while mitigating security, privacy, compliance, and operational challenges. Credo AI also future-proofs your AI investments by aligning with global regulations, industry standards, and company values. Recognized as one of Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, a CB Insights AI 100 honoree, an Inc. Best Workplace, and a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Credo AI is at the forefront of accelerating the adoption of trusted and responsible AI.

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