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Staris AI

AI-powered white-box application security testing

Overview

Staris AI (Staris.Tech) provides AI-powered security testing focused on white box application penetration testing. It lets clients identify, exploit, and remediate vulnerabilities in their applications, using on-demand testing powered by AI to accelerate assessments. The product works by analyzing code paths, identifying weaknesses, and offering executable code recommendations to fix real bugs, enabling frequent, subscription-based security testing and custom test plans. This makes Staris AI different from many competitors by combining on-demand, AI-assisted testing with actionable remediation guidance rather than relying solely on manual, periodic assessments. The company aims to improve application security posture for organizations managing multiple apps in dynamic environments, reducing reliance on traditional manual security engineering and delivering continuous, scalable protection against evolving digital threats.

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About Staris AI

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Why Staris AI is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise SoftwareCybersecurityAI & Machine Learning

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$5.7M

Headquarters

Seattle, WA

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • November 2026 pricing now starts at $4,900 yearly, making adoption easier.
  • Customers praise validated findings in hours and automated remediation, strengthening word-of-mouth.
  • Freestyle-led seed funding and 2026 employee growth signal momentum for expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Staris had only 18 employees in 2026, limiting sales, support, and delivery capacity.
  • G2 reviews note the integration library is still growing, slowing enterprise rollout.
  • One bad false-negative or customer-visible exploit would destroy trust in autonomous pentesting.

What makes Staris AI unique

  • Staris proves exploitable vulnerabilities, not scanner noise, using continuous white-box validation.
  • April 2026 platform launch added PR-ready patches and exploit evidence in about four hours.
  • It supports private VPC and self-hosted deployments, easing regulated buyers' data-control concerns.

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Funding

Total Funding

$5.7M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$2M
$2.3M
$3M
$5.7M

Company News

GeekWire
Jan 27th, 2025
Seattle software startup led by cybersecurity vet lands $5.7M to create virtual security engineers

Staris, a new Seattle-based application security startup founded by technology industry veterans, raised $5.7 million in a seed round led by Freestyle VC.

GeekWire
Jan 27th, 2025
Staris raises $5.7M for AI security

Seattle-based startup Staris, led by CEO Adam Cecchetti, raised $5.7M in a seed round led by Freestyle VC. Founded in 2023, Staris uses AI to create virtual security engineers to enhance application security. Co-founded with Austin Fath, the company aims to address the talent shortage in cybersecurity. Staris plans to expand its six-member team with the new funding.

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