NEW YORK, May 5, 2026 – CB Insights today named AgentCloak by InCountry to its tenth annual AI 100, showcasing the 100 most promising private artificial intelligence companies in the world.
“The 2026 AI 100 identifies emerging, high-momentum startups worth watching in an increasingly crowded market,” said Adya Pandey, AI Analyst at CB Insights. “This year’s cohort spans autonomous security operations, humanoid robots, and domain-specific AI for healthcare and financial services, and what unites them is proof of real traction outside a demo environment.”
“Deploying AI at scale requires governance and protection of data,” said Peter Yared, Founder & CEO of InCountry. “AgentCloak solves AI data governance by enabling enterprises to unlock AI value while maintaining strict, identity-based control over sensitive data. We’re honored to be recognized among the most promising AI companies shaping the future.”
The list primarily includes emerging early-stage startups driving innovation across AI. Our 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. We also dug into Analyst Briefings submitted directly to us by startups.
InCountry AgentCloak powers data protection at the nexus of AI, identity, and sovereignty. Our products deliver identity-centered authorization for AI agents, AI data minimization, cross-border AI sovereignty, profile data residency for Identity and Access Management solutions, and data residency for enterprise apps and SaaS, including Salesforce and ServiceNow. Trusted by Global 2000 companies in life sciences, semiconductors, and financial services, InCountry proudly enables compliance with leading regulatory bodies, including the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, and European Data Protection Authorities.
Quick facts on the 2026 AI 100:
- $10.9B in equity funding raised over time, including more than $2B in 2026 so far (as of 4/27/2026).
- A fifth of the companies are from outside the United States, across 9 countries on 4 continents.
- 190+ business relationships since 2024, including with industry leaders like Google, Nvidia, and Databricks.
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InCountry AgentCloak powers data protection at the nexus of AI, identity, and sovereignty. Our products deliver identity-centered authorization for AI agents, AI data minimization, cross-border AI sovereignty, profile data residency for Identity and Access Management solutions, and data residency for enterprise apps and SaaS, including Salesforce and ServiceNow. Trusted by Global 2000 companies in life sciences, semiconductors, and financial services, InCountry proudly enables compliance with leading regulatory bodies, including the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, and European Data Protection Authorities.