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Certivo
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Certivo, Inc.
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certivo.com
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Private
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2022
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Certivo is a Seattle-based, venture-backed software company that provides an AI-native compliance automation platform for manufacturers, built-environment firms, and other regulated enterprises operating complex multi-tier supply chains. The platform replaces manual, spreadsheet-based product compliance workflows with continuous automation: it ingests global regulatory feeds, maps regulatory changes to customer bills of materials and supplier networks, automates supplier evidence collection through a self-service portal, validates certificates and mill test reports via AI document parsing, and surfaces compliance posture and exposure in real time. The product is built around a proprietary AI agent named CORA that combines natural language processing, computer vision, and structured data reasoning to autonomously manage supplier documentation, regulatory monitoring, and audit-ready reporting.

The platform's underlying technology stacks multiple AI capabilities (autonomous agents, NLP for regulatory text and SDS parsing, computer vision for certificate validation, knowledge retrieval from regulatory feeds, and predictive analytics for scenario planning) on top of integrations with Slack, HubSpot, and Google Workspace. Supporting modules include the Automated Supplier Compliance Portal, a Rapid Risk Assessment Tool that maps global regulatory exposure in 60 seconds, a Regulations Updates feed for continuous regulatory horizon scanning, and ESG Data Collection for sustainability reporting. Certivo is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and GDPR compliant.

The company operates a subscription-based SaaS model with annual renewal terms, complemented by free trials for limited access. Go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, evidenced by 'Book a Demo' and 'Talk to an Expert' calls-to-action and a structured compliance risk workshop process. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is a 2024 spin-out from Product Safety Labs (PSL) and Fortive, backed by Fortive, Pioneer Square Ventures, AI Studio Fund, and most recently a $4 million seed round led by Suffolk Technologies (February 2026). Named customers and partners include ASP, Hengstler Dynapar, Jamco, Fortive, Ralliant, and Sastrax across aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and technology sectors.

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Certivo is a Seattle-based AI-native compliance automation platform serving manufacturers and built-environment enterprises, automating supplier evidence collection, regulatory monitoring, and BOM-level compliance documentation through its proprietary CORA AI agent.

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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersSeattle, United States
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Seattle
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
supply chain compliance, regulatory compliance software, supplier evidence management, AI compliance automation, BOM compliance intelligence
NAICS code2 codes
  • Software Publishers513210
  • Custom Computer Programming Services541511
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Prepackaged Software7372
  • Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.7370
Product category
Supply Chain Compliance Software
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Subscription-based SaaS
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Certivo provides an AI-powered agent and hosted business management solution as SaaS. Users can submit tasks, prompts, or other inputs and the Services generate responsive outputs, including information and documents using AI and integrations with third-party applications. Pricing includes free trials for limited access.

certivo.com
2Enterprise Licenses
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, Certivo grants to Customer a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable right during the term of this Agreement to use the Services by the Permitted Users solely in connection with Customer's internal business operations.

certivo.com
Marketing channels6 records

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Distribution channels2 records

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Pricing details2 tiers
1Free Trial
ModelFreemiumBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Certivo may offer limited access to the Services for free (a Free Trial). During a Free Trial, certain features of the Services may not be available and Customer may only be permitted to submit a set number of Tasks before the Free Trial expires.

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2Subscription Plans
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Fees for the Services will be identified by Certivo at the time that Customer orders or signs up for the Services. Certivo reserves the right to determine pricing for the Services. Annual and multi-year renewal terms available with automatic renewal at then-current fees.

certivo.com
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B2B
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Software
Core offering1 text field

Certivo provides an AI-native supply chain compliance automation platform that replaces manual, spreadsheet-based compliance operations with continuous, AI-driven workflows. Its core offering centers on the proprietary CORA AI agent, which autonomously collects supplier evidence, parses and validates certificates, monitors global regulatory changes across 50+ jurisdictions, and maps compliance obligations to specific products, BOMs, and suppliers for enterprise manufacturers and built-world organizations.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • Organizations using Certivo achieve high supplier response rates, replacing constant chasing
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

Certivo is an AI-native compliance automation platform offering a unified portfolio of supply chain compliance solutions. The core offering centers on the Certivo Platform augmented by the CORA AI agent, which together provide automated supplier evidence collection, continuous regulatory monitoring, and compliance documentation workflows. Supporting modules include the Automated Supplier Compliance Portal (AI document parsing and certificate validation), the Rapid Risk Assessment Tool (global regulatory exposure mapping), and Regulations Updates (continuous regulatory tracking). This modular architecture enables manufacturers to replace fragmented, spreadsheet-based compliance operations with continuous, AI-powered automation across multi-tier supply chains.

Product and service5 records
1Certivo Platform
CategorySupply Chain Compliance Platform
Description

AI-powered supply chain compliance management platform that automates supplier evidence collection, regulatory monitoring, and documentation workflows for enterprise manufacturers and regulated enterprises.

2Automated Supplier Compliance Portal
CategorySupplier Compliance Module
Description

AI-powered self-service portal enabling automated supplier evidence collection, AI document parsing, and certificate validation at scale across multi-tier supply chains, for manufacturers and procurement teams.

3Certivo Rapid Risk Assessment Tool
CategoryRisk Assessment Tool
Description

Risk assessment dashboard tool that maps global regulatory exposure in 60 seconds, displaying risk scoring and compliance deadline indicators for manufacturers.

4Regulations Updates
CategoryRegulatory Monitoring Service
Description

Free, continuous regulatory tracking service powered by CORA AI, providing real-time alerts on regulatory changes mapped to customer product portfolios and supplier networks.

5Certivo ESG Data Collection
CategoryESG/Sustainability Compliance Module
Description

ESG data collection capability that streamlines sustainability data collection across supply chains, enabling manufacturers to consolidate sustainability data with compliance data.

Scale indicator6 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-14
Description

Certivo was selected as one of four tech companies to participate in Bellevue's Civic Innovation Challenge, where they will pilot AI-powered solutions for municipal challenges. Selected participants receive design partnerships, coaching, testing support, and stipends of up to $15,000.

Strategic tierPartnerTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Displayed as 'A Certivo Partner' in customer logos section. Ralliant appears to integrate with or resell Certivo's compliance platform.

Strategic tierPartnerTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Displayed as 'Certivo Partner' in customer logos section. Fortive operates as both a financial backer and integration partner.

Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Assent is a supply chain compliance management platform focused on manufacturers and importers, with deep coverage of REACH, RoHS, conflict minerals, PFAS, and ESG disclosure. Like Certivo, it automates supplier documentation collection and regulatory monitoring for regulated manufacturers, making it the closest functional peer.

TypeDirect peer
Description

IntegrityNext is a SaaS platform for supplier compliance and sustainability monitoring, covering areas such as human rights, environment, and security across global supply chains. It competes directly with Certivo in automating supplier evidence collection and continuous risk monitoring for enterprise buyers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Resilinc provides supply chain risk management and supplier compliance monitoring, including regulatory tracking and multi-tier supplier visibility. It overlaps with Certivo in continuous regulatory monitoring and supplier intelligence for manufacturing and regulated enterprises.

TypeDirect peer
Description

EcoVadis operates a sustainability ratings and compliance platform that assesses suppliers across environment, labor, ethics, and procurement. It is comparable to Certivo's ESG Data Collection and supplier compliance offerings, serving overlapping enterprise manufacturing and procurement customers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Avetta provides supplier compliance and qualification management, with focus on contractor prequalification, safety, and regulatory documentation. While its emphasis skews toward contractor/worker compliance, the supplier documentation automation and onboarding workflows overlap materially with Certivo's supplier portal.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Workiva is a public, scaled SaaS platform for ESG, regulatory, and financial reporting used by large enterprises. It competes in adjacent reporting/disclosure workflows that Certivo's compliance data feeds into, but is a broader, less specialized incumbent rather than a focused supplier compliance play.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Sphera provides enterprise EHS, sustainability, and product compliance software for large industrial customers. Its product stewardship and regulatory content coverage overlaps with Certivo's BOM-level compliance scope, though it is a much larger, broader-scope incumbent.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Optera offers a sustainability management platform with AI-assisted decarbonization and ESG data management for enterprises. It overlaps with Certivo's ESG Data Collection capability and serves similar mid-to-large enterprise customers but is narrower in product compliance scope.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

SAP's Product Compliance and Product Safety modules are embedded within the broader SAP ERP/PLM ecosystem and serve large manufacturers with substance tracking, compliance documentation, and regulatory reporting. They compete with Certivo at the BOM-compliance layer but only as part of SAP's full enterprise suite.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

E2open is a large supply chain management platform offering multi-tier supplier visibility, logistics, and channel/regulatory data. While broader than Certivo, its supplier compliance and trade compliance modules overlap with Certivo's supplier intelligence and regulatory monitoring use cases.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers5 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
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Integration3 records

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AI capability9 records

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Feature5 records

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Investors2 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Certivo

Supply Chain Compliance Softwarecertivo.com

Certivo is a Seattle-based AI-native compliance automation platform serving manufacturers and built-environment enterprises, automating supplier evidence collection, regulatory monitoring, and BOM-level compliance documentation through its proprietary CORA AI agent.

What Certivo does

Certivo is a Seattle-based, venture-backed software company that provides an AI-native compliance automation platform for manufacturers, built-environment firms, and other regulated enterprises operating complex multi-tier supply chains. The platform replaces manual, spreadsheet-based product compliance workflows with continuous automation: it ingests global regulatory feeds, maps regulatory changes to customer bills of materials and supplier networks, automates supplier evidence collection through a self-service portal, validates certificates and mill test reports via AI document parsing, and surfaces compliance posture and exposure in real time. The product is built around a proprietary AI agent named CORA that combines natural language processing, computer vision, and structured data reasoning to autonomously manage supplier documentation, regulatory monitoring, and audit-ready reporting.

The platform's underlying technology stacks multiple AI capabilities (autonomous agents, NLP for regulatory text and SDS parsing, computer vision for certificate validation, knowledge retrieval from regulatory feeds, and predictive analytics for scenario planning) on top of integrations with Slack, HubSpot, and Google Workspace. Supporting modules include the Automated Supplier Compliance Portal, a Rapid Risk Assessment Tool that maps global regulatory exposure in 60 seconds, a Regulations Updates feed for continuous regulatory horizon scanning, and ESG Data Collection for sustainability reporting. Certivo is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and GDPR compliant.

The company operates a subscription-based SaaS model with annual renewal terms, complemented by free trials for limited access. Go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, evidenced by 'Book a Demo' and 'Talk to an Expert' calls-to-action and a structured compliance risk workshop process. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is a 2024 spin-out from Product Safety Labs (PSL) and Fortive, backed by Fortive, Pioneer Square Ventures, AI Studio Fund, and most recently a $4 million seed round led by Suffolk Technologies (February 2026). Named customers and partners include ASP, Hengstler Dynapar, Jamco, Fortive, Ralliant, and Sastrax across aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and technology sectors.

Certivo firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Certivo
Legal name
Certivo, Inc.
Website
https://certivo.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2022
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Certivo is a Seattle-based AI-native compliance automation platform serving manufacturers and built-environment enterprises, automating supplier evidence collection, regulatory monitoring, and BOM-level compliance documentation through its proprietary CORA AI agent.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Certivo is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Seattle
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Certivo business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Subscription-based SaaS: Certivo provides an AI-powered agent and hosted business management solution as SaaS. Users can submit tasks, prompts, or other inputs and the Services generate responsive outputs, including information and documents using AI and integrations with third-party applications. Pricing includes free trials for limited access.
  2. Enterprise Licenses: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, Certivo grants to Customer a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable right during the term of this Agreement to use the Services by the Permitted Users solely in connection with Customer's internal business operations.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
FreemiumPay-as-you-goFree Trial
SubscriptionAnnualSubscription Plans

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Certivo product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Certivo provides an AI-native supply chain compliance automation platform that replaces manual, spreadsheet-based compliance operations with continuous, AI-driven workflows. Its core offering centers on the proprietary CORA AI agent, which autonomously collects supplier evidence, parses and validates certificates, monitors global regulatory changes across 50+ jurisdictions, and maps compliance obligations to specific products, BOMs, and suppliers for enterprise manufacturers and built-world organizations.

Product overview

Certivo is an AI-native compliance automation platform offering a unified portfolio of supply chain compliance solutions. The core offering centers on the Certivo Platform augmented by the CORA AI agent, which together provide automated supplier evidence collection, continuous regulatory monitoring, and compliance documentation workflows. Supporting modules include the Automated Supplier Compliance Portal (AI document parsing and certificate validation), the Rapid Risk Assessment Tool (global regulatory exposure mapping), and Regulations Updates (continuous regulatory tracking). This modular architecture enables manufacturers to replace fragmented, spreadsheet-based compliance operations with continuous, AI-powered automation across multi-tier supply chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Certivo Platform AI-powered supply chain compliance management platform that automates supplier evidence collection, regulatory monitoring, and documentation workflows for enterprise manufacturers and regulated enterprises.
  • Automated Supplier Compliance Portal AI-powered self-service portal enabling automated supplier evidence collection, AI document parsing, and certificate validation at scale across multi-tier supply chains, for manufacturers and procurement teams.
  • Certivo Rapid Risk Assessment Tool Risk assessment dashboard tool that maps global regulatory exposure in 60 seconds, displaying risk scoring and compliance deadline indicators for manufacturers.
  • Regulations Updates Free, continuous regulatory tracking service powered by CORA AI, providing real-time alerts on regulatory changes mapped to customer product portfolios and supplier networks.
  • Certivo ESG Data Collection ESG data collection capability that streamlines sustainability data collection across supply chains, enabling manufacturers to consolidate sustainability data with compliance data.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Organizations using Certivo achieve high supplier response rates, replacing constant chasing
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Certivo

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Certivo technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Certivo partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and partner.

  • City of BellevueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Certivo was selected as one of four tech companies to participate in Bellevue's Civic Innovation Challenge, where they will pilot AI-powered solutions for municipal challenges. Selected participants receive design partnerships, coaching, testing support, and stipends of up to $15,000.
  • RalliantpartnerTechnology or IntegrationDisplayed as 'A Certivo Partner' in customer logos section. Ralliant appears to integrate with or resell Certivo's compliance platform.
  • FortivepartnerTechnology or IntegrationDisplayed as 'Certivo Partner' in customer logos section. Fortive operates as both a financial backer and integration partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Certivo competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Assent: Assent is a supply chain compliance management platform focused on manufacturers and importers, with deep coverage of REACH, RoHS, conflict minerals, PFAS, and ESG disclosure. Like Certivo, it automates supplier documentation collection and regulatory monitoring for regulated manufacturers, making it the closest functional peer.
  • IntegrityNext: IntegrityNext is a SaaS platform for supplier compliance and sustainability monitoring, covering areas such as human rights, environment, and security across global supply chains. It competes directly with Certivo in automating supplier evidence collection and continuous risk monitoring for enterprise buyers.
  • Resilinc: Resilinc provides supply chain risk management and supplier compliance monitoring, including regulatory tracking and multi-tier supplier visibility. It overlaps with Certivo in continuous regulatory monitoring and supplier intelligence for manufacturing and regulated enterprises.
  • EcoVadis: EcoVadis operates a sustainability ratings and compliance platform that assesses suppliers across environment, labor, ethics, and procurement. It is comparable to Certivo's ESG Data Collection and supplier compliance offerings, serving overlapping enterprise manufacturing and procurement customers.
  • Avetta: Avetta provides supplier compliance and qualification management, with focus on contractor prequalification, safety, and regulatory documentation. While its emphasis skews toward contractor/worker compliance, the supplier documentation automation and onboarding workflows overlap materially with Certivo's supplier portal.

Broad incumbents

  • Workiva: Workiva is a public, scaled SaaS platform for ESG, regulatory, and financial reporting used by large enterprises. It competes in adjacent reporting/disclosure workflows that Certivo's compliance data feeds into, but is a broader, less specialized incumbent rather than a focused supplier compliance play.
  • Sphera: Sphera provides enterprise EHS, sustainability, and product compliance software for large industrial customers. Its product stewardship and regulatory content coverage overlaps with Certivo's BOM-level compliance scope, though it is a much larger, broader-scope incumbent.
  • SAP Product Compliance: SAP's Product Compliance and Product Safety modules are embedded within the broader SAP ERP/PLM ecosystem and serve large manufacturers with substance tracking, compliance documentation, and regulatory reporting. They compete with Certivo at the BOM-compliance layer but only as part of SAP's full enterprise suite.
  • E2open: E2open is a large supply chain management platform offering multi-tier supplier visibility, logistics, and channel/regulatory data. While broader than Certivo, its supplier compliance and trade compliance modules overlap with Certivo's supplier intelligence and regulatory monitoring use cases.

Emerging players

  • Optera: Optera offers a sustainability management platform with AI-assisted decarbonization and ESG data management for enterprises. It overlaps with Certivo's ESG Data Collection capability and serves similar mid-to-large enterprise customers but is narrower in product compliance scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Certivo social profiles

Digital presence

Certivo compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Certivo financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Certivo leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Certivo funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Certivo M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Certivo

What does Certivo do?

Certivo provides an AI-native supply chain compliance automation platform that replaces manual, spreadsheet-based compliance operations with continuous, AI-driven workflows. Its core offering centers on the proprietary CORA AI agent, which autonomously collects supplier evidence, parses and validates certificates, monitors global regulatory changes across 50+ jurisdictions, and maps compliance obligations to specific products, BOMs, and suppliers for enterprise manufacturers and built-world organizations.

Is Certivo a public or private company?

Certivo is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Certivo founded?

Certivo was founded in 2022. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Certivo based?

Certivo is headquartered in Seattle, United States, in the North America region.

How does Certivo make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Subscription-based SaaS are the primary driver. The others are enterprise Licenses.

Who are Certivo's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Assent, IntegrityNext, Resilinc, EcoVadis and Avetta. Broad incumbents are Workiva, Sphera, SAP Product Compliance and E2open. Optera is listed as an emerging player.

Does Certivo have an API?

No public API is recorded for Certivo.

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Investing.comCertivo adds former GE CFO Bornstein to boardCertivo appointed Jeffrey S. Bornstein to its board of directors. Bornstein served as GE's CFO from 2013 to 2017, overseeing major transactions including the sale of GE Appliances and the divestiture of over $300 billion in GE Capital assets. He previously led GE Capital through the 2008 financial crisis.YahooCertivo Appoints Former GE Vice Chairman and CFO Jeff Bornstein to Board of DirectorsCertivo appointed Jeffrey S. Bornstein, former GE Vice Chairman and CFO, to its Board of Directors. Bornstein led GE's portfolio transformation, including the sale of GE Appliances and divestiture of over $300 billion in GE Capital assets. The appointment comes as manufacturers face growing product compliance obligations.Stock TitanCertivo Adds Former GE CFO Jeff Bornstein to BoardCertivo appointed Jeffrey S. Bornstein, former GE Vice Chairman and CFO, to its Board of Directors. Bornstein brings three decades of experience scaling global manufacturing businesses under regulatory oversight. He previously led GE's portfolio transformation, including the sale of GE Appliances and divestiture of over $300 billion in GE Capital assets.ForbesHallucinations: Why You Might Be Using The Wrong Kind Of AIThis opinion piece argues that the AI hallucination problem is specific to generative AI (which produces text by predicting probabilistic next tokens) rather than AI as a whole, and advocates for using deterministic AI for high-stakes compliance work where accuracy and traceability are essential. The author, Kunal Chopra, CEO of Certivo, proposes a hybrid architecture combining both types: generative AI as a natural-language interface and deterministic AI to return accurate, source-verified answers to compliance questions. The piece uses the 2023 Mata v. Avianca case and data on over 1,700 subsequent instances of AI-generated fabricated citations as cautionary examples of generative AI misapplied in legal contexts.CertivoAerospace Regulatory Compliance: Managing Supply Chains, Supplier Requirements, and AI-Driven ComplianceThis article examines how increasing complexity in global aerospace supply chains is driving the need for sophisticated regulatory compliance management across frameworks including FAA, EASA, DoD, ITAR, DFARS, and AS9100 standards. It describes how traditional manual methods—spreadsheets, shared folders, and email—are failing to keep pace with multi-tier supplier networks and rapidly evolving requirements. The piece positions Certivo, an AI-powered compliance management platform featuring an AI agent called CORA, as a solution that automates document collection, regulatory monitoring, and supplier compliance tracking to reduce delays and improve real-time visibility.Pulse 2.0Certivo: $4 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI-Native Compliance Automation PlatformCertivo, a Seattle-based AI-powered supply chain compliance management platform, has raised $4 million in seed funding led by Suffolk Technologies, with participation from Pioneer Square Ventures and other investors. The company will use the capital to advance product development, expand its engineering and AI teams, and scale go-to-market efforts across manufacturing and the built environment. Certivo aims to replace manual, fragmented compliance processes with an AI-native Compliance System of Record featuring an AI agent called CORA.The SaaS NewsCertivo Raises $4 Million in Seed RoundCertivo, an AI-powered supply chain compliance management platform headquartered in Seattle, has closed a $4 million Seed funding round led by Suffolk Technologies with participation from Pioneer Square Ventures. The company plans to use the proceeds to accelerate product development, expand its engineering and AI capabilities, and scale its go-to-market efforts. Certivo's platform uses an AI agent called CORA to automate supplier evidence collection, regulatory monitoring, and compliance documentation workflows for manufacturers and regulated enterprises.VC News DailyCertivo Nabs $4M Seed Financing RoundCertivo, an AI-powered supply chain compliance management platform based in Seattle, has announced the close of a $4 million seed financing round. The round was led by Suffolk Technologies with participation from Pioneer Square Ventures and other investors, with the funding intended to accelerate product development, expand engineering and AI capabilities, and scale go-to-market efforts across manufacturing and the built world. The platform automates supplier evidence collection, regulatory monitoring, and documentation workflows, enabling manufacturers and regulated enterprises to shift from reactive compliance management to continuous compliance infrastructure.Business Wire BlogCertivo Raises $4M Seed Round Led by Suffolk Technologies to Launch the AI-Native Compliance Automation CategoryCertivo, an AI-powered supply chain compliance management platform, announced the closing of a $4 million seed round led by Suffolk Technologies, with participation from Pioneer Square Ventures. The funding will accelerate product development, expand engineering and AI capabilities, and scale go-to-market efforts across manufacturing and the built world. The company positions this as the emergence of a new category: AI-native compliance automation designed to replace manual, fragmented compliance operations with continuously operating intelligent systems.Tech News 180Certivo Raises $4M to Automate Supply Chain ComplianceCertivo, an AI-powered supply chain compliance platform, has closed a $4 million seed round led by Suffolk Technologies with participation from Pioneer Square Ventures. The funding will accelerate engineering, AI development, and go-to-market expansion in manufacturing and the built world sectors. The company positions this as the emergence of a new product category—AI-native compliance automation—designed to replace manual, fragmented compliance processes with continuous, autonomous monitoring of regulatory obligations including PFAS, digital product passports, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act.