Minimus Recognized as a CRN® 2025 Stellar Startup!
Minimus prevents over 97% of cloud software vulnerabilities with minimal container and VM images, earning recognition for innovation in IT security channels.
- On Nov. 10, 2025, Minimus was included on CRN's 2025 Stellar Startups list in the Security category, with the announcement originating in Baton Rouge, La.
- Founded in October 2022 by Ben Bernstein, Dima Stopel and John Morello, Minimus prevents over 97% of cloud software vulnerabilities by stripping unnecessary components and rebuilding minimal images.
- Minimus rebuilds secure, minimal container and VM images daily from upstream project sources, delivering drop-in replacements deployable with a single-line configuration change.
- John Morello, CTO and Co-Founder of Minimus, said `We are honored to receive this recognition, which further validates the value our solution delivers to our partners and customers`, and Minimus raised a $51M seed round from YL Ventures and Mayfield.
- The Stellar Startups list highlights fast-rising technology vendors that help solution providers stand out, spotlighting companies six years old or younger across categories including the security category.
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