NEW YORK (Diya TV) — Raaz Dwivedi, an assistant professor at Cornell Tech and Cornell Engineering, has co-founded Traversal, an artificial intelligence startup that aims to revolutionize how software systems detect and resolve outages. The company, based in New York City, recently emerged from stealth mode with major funding and high-profile clients.
Dwivedi, an alumnus of IIT Bombay, teamed up with top investors to launch Traversal. With a background in AI and causal machine learning, he is using his research experience to solve real-world challenges in system reliability.
Traversal uses AI-powered technology to identify and fix outages in modern software systems. Outages can cause massive losses for businesses, especially for cloud services and financial platforms. Traversal’s technology aims to reduce these losses by detecting issues early and fixing them faster.
The startup’s platform uses advanced machine learning models to analyze complex software environments. It spots patterns that lead to outages and recommends solutions in real time. This helps tech teams respond quickly, saving time and reducing downtime.
Dwivedi believes this approach will change how companies manage outages. “Our goal is to make systems more reliable by using AI in smarter ways,” he said in a statement.
Traversal raised $48 million in seed and Series A funding from leading venture capital firms. Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins led the funding rounds. Additional investment came from NFDG and Hanabi.
This strong financial backing reflects investor confidence in Traversal’s vision and leadership. The funding will help the company expand its team, develop new features, and reach more customers.
The startup is already gaining traction with major clients. According to Cornell University, several Fortune 500 companies are using Traversal’s technology. These include leading cloud providers and financial institutions.
Dwivedi’s work at Cornell focuses on machine learning and causal inference, two fields central to Traversal’s platform. His research explores how machines can better understand cause-and-effect relationships—knowledge that is vital for solving complex tech problems.
By applying his academic insights to industry challenges, Dwivedi is helping bridge the gap between research and real-world applications. His work shows how universities can serve as a launchpad for high-impact startups.
Traversal’s launch is also a point of pride for Cornell Tech, which supports innovation in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and data science. The startup joins a growing list of companies that began in the university’s labs and classrooms.
