Lynx Software Technologies

Lynx Software Technologies

Real-time, certified avionics software platforms

Overview

Lynx Software Technologies develops, certifies, and deploys mission-critical avionics software that uses hardware virtualization to isolate applications. This approach ensures deterministic real-time performance and lowers certification costs while complying with standards like POSIX and ARINC 653. The company offers modular software solutions based on open standards, serving tier-one customers in military, aerospace, and federal markets in the US and allied countries. Its business model focuses on delivering high-assurance edge platforms with interoperable components and open-standards tooling, aiming to provide long-term value at fair, competitive prices and to operate with ethical business practices.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Lynx Software Technologies

Simplify's Rating
Why Lynx Software Technologies is rated
B
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Enterprise Software

Aerospace

Defense

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$35M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • MOSA.ic.AI expands into a $25 billion market by 2030, per Lynx's April 2026 launch.
  • July 2026 CoreAVI integration unlocks graphics, autonomy, and AI workloads for certified edge systems.
  • MDA selected Lynx for SHIELD IDIQ on January 6, 2026, widening missile-defense exposure.

What critics are saying

  • Defense and aerospace buying cycles stretch years, delaying revenue after April 2026 MOSA.ic.AI.
  • CoreAVI integration can distract engineers and expose customer programs to product-roadmap slippage.
  • If DO-178C GPU certification slips, NVIDIA-based competitors will capture safety-critical avionics slots.

What makes Lynx Software Technologies unique

  • MOSA.ic.AI, launched April 8, 2026, certifies deterministic CPU-GPU AI for DO-178C.
  • CoreAVI acquisition, completed July 22, 2026, adds certifiable GPU graphics to Lynx's stack.
  • Lynx's open-standards modular platform targets mixed-criticality avionics, defense, and space programs.

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Funding

Total Funding

$35M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

22%
Nantucket Current
Aug 14th, 2025
Lynx Mourns Death Of Crew Member Aboard Tall Ship

Johnson, who hailed from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., had joined the crew of the Lynx just two weeks before his death to serve as a mechanical engineer for the vessel, responsible for its propulsion, electrical, and generator systems.

Coach & Bus Week
Aug 12th, 2025
Lynx chooses Passenger for customer personalisation strategy

West Norfolk operator Lynx has launched a new website and mobile ticketing app, designed to provide an enhanced digital experience for its customers.

Digital Cinema Media
Jul 22nd, 2025
An Ad you won't forget - Lynx release New Cherry Spritz Fine Fragrance scent in 4DX

In a brand first for cinema, Lynx has tapped into the immersivity of cinema's 4DX technology to launch its new Cherry Spritz body spray, which forms part of the brand's fine fragrance collection crafted by world renowned perfumers.

PR Newswire
May 15th, 2025
Based On Surging Demand, Runsafe Security Seeks Do-178C Flight Safety Certification, Integrates With Lynx'S Mosa.Ic Platform

Landmark safety certification enables aviation-grade memory protection without performance trade-offs by neutralizing attackers' ability to find and exploit vulnerabilitiesMCLEAN, Va., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RunSafe Security , a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure, including the aviation and aerospace industries, today announced its flagship product, RunSafe Protect , will become the first-of-its-kind cybersecurity solution to achieve Safety of Flight certifiability under DO-178C standards, ready for inclusion in DAL-A systems by the end of 2025. With these artifacts, tests, and requirements, RunSafe Protect will integrate with Lynx Software Technologies' MOSA.ic platform, supporting Lynx's advanced aviation implementations, to deliver the world's first DAL-A certified memory safe real-time operating system."Lynx is pleased to integrate RunSafe's memory protection technology into our MOSA.ic platform, establishing a robust cybersecurity foundation aligned with the highest safety certification standards in the aviation industry," said Tim Reed, CEO of Lynx Software Technologies. "Our customers are demanding stronger security and cyber protection, and we're proud to deliver what may be the industry's first memory safe real-time operating system — combining safety and security in a way that today's aviation and defense platforms require. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, this DO-178C-certifiable solution delivers critical protection for next-generation avionics systems."Initial use cases within the Lynx MOSA.ic platform include support for both LynxElement and the LynxOS-178 RTOS to secure safety-critical systems with missions essential to national security.Based on surging demand for safety-oriented security across aviation, automotive, rail, and industrial automation, RunSafe's certification milestone establishes a new paradigm for securing both commercial and military aviation systems, as well as surface and unmanned vehicles, against cyber threats. RunSafe Protect provides a deterministic defense that transforms cybersecurity from a potential safety risk into a safety enhancement without compromising operational performance.Achieving Safety of Flight certifiability under DO-178C standards builds on successful prior deployments of RunSafe Protect with aviation and aerospace leaders, such as Lockheed Martin, GE Aerospace, Bell Flight, and projects with the U.S. Department of Defense."RunSafe Protect represents a paradigm shift in aviation cybersecurity," said Doug Britton, Chief Strategy Officer at RunSafe Security

Lynx
Apr 30th, 2025
Lynx and RTOS Leaders Launch Cross-Ecosystem Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Platform

Lynx and RTOS leaders launch cross-ecosystem graphics processing unit (GPU) platform.

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