SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RapidFort, the leader in Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS) with the largest distribution of curated truly open-source software, today announced that CRN® , a brand of The Channel Company, has named RapidFort as a 2026 Stellar Startup for its leading SSCS solution. This prestigious list highlights fast-rising technology vendors that are driving innovation and fostering growth in the IT channel with groundbreaking products.

“We’re proud to recognize the innovative companies featured on this year’s Stellar Startups list,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “These organizations are redefining what’s possible in the IT channel by bringing fresh ideas, transformative technologies and a strong commitment to partner success. We look forward to seeing the impact they continue to make across the industry.”

RapidFort has a growing presence in the channel, due to the solution’s easy installation in end user sites and revenue opportunities realized by partners. Partnerships have increased 50 percent year-over-year over the past three years, and RapidFort is becoming an important solution in partners’ suite of security offerings. Partners are able to add on services such as running RapidFort as a managed service, and offer leading Software Supply Chain Security functionality in their portfolios.

“RapidFort is deeply committed to our channel partners,” said Avery Lyford, VP of Commercial Partnerships at RapidFort. “It’s gratifying to be recognized by CRN for our innovation in delivering a channel-friendly leading Software Supply Chain Security Solution from intake to runtime. RapidFort works closely with our partners to develop easily deployed solutions that provide customer value and channel opportunities.”

RapidFort is a comprehensive, end-to-end platform that secures the entire software lifecycle from intake to runtime. It delivers near-zero CVE images, malware scanning, and production runtime protection, enabling organizations to eliminate up to 99.9% of security vulnerabilities. RapidFort empowers development teams to innovate quickly with industry-standard open-source and AI technologies while abiding by organizations’ security requirements, providing continuous security and compliance without vendor lock-in or operational bottlenecks.

Coverage of the 2026 CRN Stellar Startups can be found at crn.com/StellarStartups.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com. Follow The Channel Company at LinkedIn and X.

About RapidFort

RapidFort leads the Software Supply Chain Security market with the largest distribution of curated, genuinely open-source software. Its platform enables organizations to eliminate risk at scale through hardened near-zero CVE container images, runtime profiling, attack surface management, and the industry’s first independently malware-scanned open-source images – cutting CVE exposure by up to 99.9% without code changes or platform migration. RapidFort is recognized in the inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Supply Chain Security, named a Gartner® Cool Vendor™, and honored as a Nutanix .Next Partner of the Year. The company is backed by Blue Cloud Ventures and Forgepoint Capital and headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. Visit www.RapidFort.com.

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