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CloudSEK opens incubator for security startups
By Abha Lohia · Editor ·
CloudSEK: funding and every story →
BengaluruFounded 2015
- CloudSEK is a Bengaluru cybersecurity company that tracks digital threats for enterprises
- It started Launchpad, a 12-week programme for ten early-stage security startups, each eligible for up to $5,000 in AI model credits
- The launch came with KeyVigil, a gateway controlling how apps and AI agents reach advanced AI models; applications close 20 November 2026
What happened
- CloudSEK launched Launchpad, a 12-week incubation programme.
- The first group has 10 startups.
- Each can get up to $5,000 in AI credits.
- Credits work through KeyVigil, a new secure gateway.
- Applications are open till 20 November 2026.
Why it matters
- Founders get weekly time with CloudSEK leaders.
- They gain access to threat intelligence and partner networks.
- The programme ends with a demo day for investors and customers.
The business
- CloudSEK sells digital risk and threat intelligence products.
The founders
What happens next
- Selection in four stages after applications close
The numbers around it
CloudSEK has 1 funding rounds in StopDown's archive, $10 Mn raised in all.
| When | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 January 2026 | extended Series B | $10 Mn | Connecticut Innovations |
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Terms in this story
- Startup: A startup is a young company built to find a new way of doing something and to grow fast, usually by serving many customers at little extra cost. India also has a legal definition for scheme benefits: under ten years old, turnover under ₹200 crore, and working on innovation or a scalable model.
- Accelerator: An accelerator is a short, intense programme that gives a startup a small investment, mentors and a network in exchange for equity. An incubator offers space, mentoring and services over a longer period, often at a university, and may or may not invest. In India, many are backed by DPIIT's Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.
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