✓ verified = confirmed by human source
◇ research = AI-assisted, pending confirmation
Exit Type◇ research
Still_operating
Subsequent Funding◇ research
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Received VC Funding◇ research
No
Current Employees◇ research
5
Peak Employees◇ research
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SBIR/STTR Awards◇ research
None
Filed Form D◇ research
No
Used Crowdfunding◇ research
No
Notes
KAITC annual materials list Scant Evidence LLC. Gust profiles Scant Evidence dba Scante as a Lexington software startup with 5 employees, and LinkedIn/F6S pages for Scante remain present. Lexington Venture Club materials also list Scante as a Bluegrass Angels Launch Fund winner, supporting an active-but-needs-legal-status-check coding.
[Deep research 2026-04-11] Website scante.net confirmed active, describing IoT and customer experience platforms for manufacturers with SaaS model including upfront and monthly fees. Gust profile shows company at 'Full Product Ready' stage. Founder Tom Dichiaro confirmed as CTO with MSEE from University of Cincinnati and 15+ years tech startup experience. No post-2015 funding, patents, SBIR/STTR grants, or crowdfunding campaigns found. Company remains in Lexington, KY with no relocation evidence.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2026 · Evidence score: 4/5