Knostic Inc.
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
Knostic provides need-to-know access controls for Large Language Models (LLMs) to prevent unauthorized data access in enterprises. Knostic Inc. was founded in 2023. The company is led by Gadi Evron. Based in Herndon, Virginia and Tel Aviv, Israel (with a remote team across the U.S. and Israel). Team size: 18-35. Total funding raised: $19 million. Latest round: Seed, $11.0M, 2025-03, led by Bright Pixel Capital. Key investors include Bright Pixel Capital, Silicon Valley CISO Investments, DNX Ventures.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Herndon, Virginia and Tel Aviv, Israel (with a remote team across the U.S. and Israel)
- Team size
- 18-35
- Total funding
- $19 million
Value proposition
Delivers granular, role-based access controls that ensure employees see only data relevant to their role, mitigating the risk of oversharing sensitive information while enabling efficient AI adoption.
Products and solutions
LLM access controls, Copilot Readiness Assessments for tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot
Unique value
First provider of need-to-know based access controls for LLMs, integrating AI-powered common sense into enterprise security.
Target customer
Large enterprises adopting AI tools, particularly those managing sensitive data
Industries served
Enterprise, Cybersecurity
Technology advantage
Automatically enforces role-based access policies without hindering productivity, thereby reducing data leakage risks while supporting AI innovation.
How they differentiate
Specializes in need-to-know, role-based access controls for AI, setting it apart from broader cybersecurity or cloud security competitors.
Main competitors
Palo Alto Networks, Wiz, Other AI security startups
Key partnerships
Bright Pixel Capital, Silicon Valley CISO Investments, DNX Ventures
Notable customers
Nine initial customers, with significant demand from U.S. and Japanese enterprises
Major milestones
Winner of RSA 2024 Launch Pad competition Winner of Black Hat 2024 Startup Spotlight competition
Growth metrics
Projected team growth from 18 to 35 employees within the next year.
Market positioning
Essential for secure AI adoption in enterprises, ensuring compliance and minimizing oversharing risks.
Geographic focus
Primarily the U.S. market with growing traction internationally, including strong interest from Japanese enterprises.
Patents and IP
No specific patents mentioned; the innovative approach itself is a core intellectual asset.
About Gadi Evron
Gadi Evron is a seasoned entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in leadership roles. He co-founded Knostic, a company focused on AI security, and has a background that includes positions at Citibank and PwC. His expertise lies in information security, risk management, and building innovative tech startups.
Official website: https://www.knostic.ai