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Most enterprise knowledge is trapped in documents that nobody can find when they actually need them. Implicit just launched KnowledgeOS to fix that—and they're doing something no one else in enterprise AI is doing: offering it as a true freemium product with no time limits. These problems exist across enterprises: an aircraft mechanic needs to troubleshoot a grounded plane but the repair manual doesn't account for this specific configuration. A cybersecurity analyst is responding to an incident and needs to connect CVE data with internal engineering notes. A healthcare worker needs compliant guidance but policies are scattered across multiple systems. In every case, the knowledge exists—it's just functionally inaccessible when it matters most. KnowledgeOS turns unstructured documents—operating manuals, procedures, transcripts, tickets, policies—into a dynamic knowledge graph that doesn't just store content but understands and applies it in context. And unlike typical 14-day trials, users can upload documents into a private, secure environment and explore indefinitely. John K. and team are making enterprise knowledge actually accessible when people need it most. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYyhRh2j #EnterpriseAI #KnowledgeManagement #AI #RidgelineBacked Andrew McMahon

Everyone's racing to build AI agents. But here's what most companies are missing: agents that actually know what they're doing before they touch production systems. AMESA (formerly Composabl) just announced their rebrand and expanded platform—and they're tackling the practice problem. While other platforms focus on connecting agents, AMESA gives agents a proving ground where they can learn, fail safely, and gain expertise through simulation and feedback before deployment. Think about what happens when an AI agent makes a mistake in a chemical plant, manages energy distribution across a power grid, or controls warehouse robotics during peak season. Enterprises don't need more agents—they need agents that perform reliably in complex, high-stakes environments where errors cost millions or put safety at risk. AMESA's approach comes from years of proven work in industrial automation, where mistakes are expensive and reliability isn't optional. Their platform lets agents train against digital twins and real-world complexity, then links performance directly to operational metrics like yield, energy efficiency, and downtime. The gap between building an agent and deploying one that performs is where most enterprise AI initiatives stall. AMESA bridges that gap with infrastructure that treats agent competence as seriously as agent connectivity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gX_CZahx #AIagents #EnterpriseAI #Automation #MachineLearning #RidgelineBacked Andrew McMahon Kence Anderson

Harbr Data just became a Built on Databricks partner—and this addresses one of the biggest friction points in enterprise AI: how do you actually share data securely across platforms when compliance can't be compromised? The integration creates private data marketplaces inside existing Databricks infrastructure, so enterprises and governments can discover, access, and share live data products without breaking governance policies. It's permission-based sharing that works across different clouds and regions, with built-in compliance for regulated sectors. Here's what makes this powerful: Organizations are already using this to break down data silos while maintaining strict security controls. Instead of choosing between data accessibility and compliance, you get both. Technical teams can query with SQL, business users can use natural language—all within a governed environment. As AI investments scale, the companies that win will be the ones that can move data quickly and securely across their organizations. This partnership gives enterprises the infrastructure to do exactly that, turning data governance from a blocker into an enabler. Congrats to Anthony Cosgrove MBE and the Harbr team on this milestone. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQaQxKNf #DataGovernance #EnterpriseAI #DataSecurity #Databricks #RidgelineBacked Andrew McMahon

Q-CTRL just made TIME's Best Inventions of 2025 list! 🎉 Their quantum technology is now addressing real problems that affect thousands of people every single day as an increasing number of commercial flights are disrupted by GPS jamming and denial. Their Ironstone Opal system leverages quantum sensors, stabilized using software, to provide navigation that is immune to the kinds of interference plaguing commercial aviation, shipping, and defense operations. Congratulations to Michael Biercuk and team for this recognition, and for taking frontier technology and making it immediately useful. DARPA recently awarded Q-CTRL $24.4M for quantum sensors on defense platforms. Lockheed Martin and Airbus are actively exploring quantum navigation. The applications span commercial aviation, shipping, and defense operations. Here is a team can cut through the noise and deliver technology that works in the field, passes military-grade testing, and addresses a problem that costs the industry billions annually. Keep up the great work. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/gvGxwrax #QuantumTech #DeepTech #Aviation #VentureCapital #RidgelineBacked Ryan Clinton

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) just chose Altana's Product Passports to power trusted trade—and this is a watershed moment for how compliance actually works at the border. Instead of scrambling to prove compliance when goods arrive, importers can now map their entire supply chain upfront—raw materials to finished product—and get CBP approval before shipments even reach the U.S. Once validated, future shipments reference that Product Passport ID and move through customs faster, just like Global Entry for travelers. The shift from reactive to proactive compliance changes the economics and risk profile for everyone. Companies like BASF, L.L.Bean, and Maersk are already using this to cut delays and prove their supply chains are clean. CBP gets verified data before customs filings instead of after, so they can focus enforcement where it actually matters. This is the infrastructure innovation that makes modern trade policy enforceable at scale. As tariffs and regulations increasingly reach back through entire supply chains, companies need systems that can actually track and verify that complexity. Product Passports are that system. Congrats to Evan Smith and the Altana team on this milestone. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQAJSSKn #SupplyChain #TradeTech #GlobalTrade #BorderSecurity #RidgelineBacked Ben Walker

SatVu just partnered with Sanborn Map Company to bring thermal satellite intelligence to the US market. Distribution matters as much as technology: the best satellite data is worthless if it doesn't reach the customers who need it. Sanborn has spent 159 years building relationships with government agencies, utilities, and enterprises across America. SatVu's thermal infrared satellites can detect heat signatures at 3.5 meter resolution—revealing energy loss, infrastructure activity, and environmental changes invisible to conventional imagery. But reaching decision-makers at scale requires trusted channels, not just better sensors. The applications span urban heat mapping for climate resilience, industrial monitoring for energy efficiency, and environmental analysis for resource management. Thermal intelligence works day and night, through clouds and low visibility—filling gaps that optical satellites can't address. SatVu is proving that deep tech scales through strategic go-to-market partnerships, not just constellation expansion. Full production begins as they build out their satellite network with a proven route to enterprise and government customers already in place. Congratulations to Anthony Baker and the SatVu team, and to John Copple at Sanborn Map Company on this partnership. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpSqkJfr #SpaceTech #Satellites #ClimateResilience #Infrastructure #RidgelineBacked

THOR Industries, Inc. just launched the world's first range-extended electric Class A motorhome, with 450 miles of range, built on Harbinger Motors' medium-duty EV chassis. There's something that stands out: Medium-duty electrification works when you start with the use case, not the technology. Harbinger designed this chassis exclusively for THOR Industries' entire family of companies. That partnership model—building purpose-built platforms for specific commercial applications—is how electric medium-duty vehicles actually scale. Not through one-off conversions, but through deep integration with manufacturers who understand their end users. The RV industry faces the same electrification challenge as delivery fleets, utility trucks, and commercial vehicles: range anxiety kills adoption. THOR Industries and manufacturer Entegra Coach addressed it by combining 105 miles of pure electric range with a low-emission range extender. The center-mounted 140-kWh battery pack improves handling and reduces sway—solving a real safety issue in large motorhomes. Full production begins in 2026, with rental fleet testing through THL to gather real-world feedback before scale manufacturing. Congratulations to John Henry Harris and the team at Harbinger Motors, THOR Industries, Entegra Coach, and to Bob Martin and Ken Walters on this milestone. Read the press release (THOR): https://lnkd.in/gn3bynDp Coverage in EV Report: https://lnkd.in/g6D5ZimN #ElectricVehicles #CommercialEV #RVIndustry #Sustainability #RidgelineBacked Ryan Clinton

The carbon removal market has a credibility problem. Too many credits lack independent verification. Too many methodologies remain theoretical. Eion Carbon's first issuance through Puro.earth—the largest Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) verification to date—matters because it closes that gap. Independent, third-party verification through an International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA)-endorsed registry proves enhanced rock weathering can deliver measurable, durable carbon removal. Eion built their operations around verification from day one, not as an afterthought. They designed projects knowing every ton would need to be measured, proven, and defended. That's the discipline required to scale carbon removal from niche science project to infrastructure. The voluntary carbon market will only work if buyers can trust what they're purchasing. Verified credits create that foundation. Congratulations to the Eion team on reaching this milestone. #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #Sustainability #RidgelineBacked 

🌟 Memphis high schoolers: it’s your turn to pitch. Ridgeline is proud to present Innovate901, a pitch competition empowering the next generation of Memphis entrepreneurs. 📍 Crosstown Concourse | January 17, 2026 🎓 Open to all Memphis-area high school students (grades 9–12) 💡 Categories: AI, HealthTech, FinTech, ClimateTech, Robotics, EdTech & more 💰 $15,000 in prizes (First Place: $10K | Second Place: $5K) 🤝 Finalists receive mentorship, resources, and a pitch workshop before presenting live to judges. Why we’re doing this: Innovate901 isn’t just about one event—it’s about giving students the tools, confidence, and platform to build the companies of tomorrow, right here in Memphis. 📅 Applications due: November 30, 2025 📣 Read our announcement: https://lnkd.in/gSvZfH_Y 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gmxsQcrR #Innovate901 #Entrepreneurship #Memphis #FutureFounders #Ridgeline Ryan Clinton Ben Walker Andrew McMahon Brandon Harris

When a plane carrying the European Commission president circled a Bulgarian airport for an hour due to GPS jamming, it exposed a critical vulnerability: our $1.4 trillion transportation industry depends on signals that can be disrupted by anyone with basic radio equipment. Forbes recently spotlighted Q-CTRL, whose quantum sensors read Earth's magnetic and gravitational signatures—no external signals, no hackable connections. Their trials with the Royal Australian Navy achieved GPS-level accuracy while delivering 100x improvement over existing backup systems. What caught our attention: Q-CTRL is making quantum technology useful. While the industry chases theoretical breakthroughs, they're delivering practical quantum advantage today—moving ultra-sensitive instruments from labs to real-world deployment through physics-informed AI. The companies that win in legacy modernization don't just build better technology—they build technology that works when everything else fails. Q-CTRL moved from proof-of-concept to DARPA contracts by cracking the commercialization challenge that kills most deep tech. Read more by Paul Smith-Goodson: https://lnkd.in/dPEa4jqh #DeepTech #QuantumSensing #DefenseTech #VentureCapital #RidgelineBacked Michael Biercuk Ryan Clinton