Foundries.io provides FoundriesFactory, a cloud-native DevOps platform that accelerates the development and deployment of secure Linux and AI-based Edge products. It integrates CI/CD, testing, and secure OTA updates with the Linux microPlatform (LmP) OS, enabling OEMs to build and manage IoT devices efficiently.
Funding
$8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Developing and managing secure Linux and AI-based Edge products is complex, leading to extended time-to-market for IoT devices. Traditional development workflows often involve fragmented tools and require significant effort to integrate continuous integration, testing, and secure over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities.
Solution
Foundries.io offers FoundriesFactory, a cloud-native DevOps platform designed to streamline the development and deployment of secure Linux and AI-based Edge products. The platform integrates a comprehensive suite of tools and the Linux microPlatform (LmP) OS, enabling OEMs to accelerate product delivery without managing their own DevOps infrastructure. FoundriesFactory facilitates team-based software development through a GitOps workflow, allowing for rapid customization and deployment of Yocto-based images and containerized applications. It provides built-in security features from secure boot to TUF-compliant OTA updates, ensuring product integrity and reducing development friction.
Target Audience
The primary customers are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and product development teams building Linux and AI-based Edge devices for the Internet of Things (IoT) sector.
Features
- Cloud-native DevOps platform for building and deploying secure Linux and AI-based Edge products.
- FoundriesFactory SaaS integrates open-source resources for optimized embedded product development.
- GitOps workflow for streamlined team-based software development, customization, and deployment of Yocto-based images and containerized applications.
- Built-in Continuous Integration (CI) and testing infrastructure for accelerated development cycles.
- The Linux microPlatform (LmP) OS provides a unified and tested software foundation.
- Secure boot architecture, including Arm PSA and Intel PTT, for device integrity.
- The Update Framework (TUF)-compliant secure OTA updates for firmware, kernel, user space, and containers.
- OP-TEE for Arm TrustZone-based SoCs and optional SE-Linux for enhanced access control.
- Docker container runtime support for application and service separation.
- Device and fleet management capabilities, including configuration updates and update history tracking.
- Support for multiple hardware platforms and SoCs from vendors like AMD, NVIDIA, NXP, and TI.