CloudSEK Opens 12-Week Launchpad Incubator for 10 Startups and Releases KeyVigil AI Gateway

CloudSEK has launched CloudSEK Launchpad, a 12-week incubator that will select 10 cybersecurity startups for its first cohort, and KeyVigil, an AI security gateway for enterprise customers. The Bengaluru-based company announced both on October 29, 2026, CNBC TV18 reported.

Inside the CloudSEK Launchpad Cohort

CloudSEK said startups chosen for Launchpad are eligible for up to $5,000 in AI model credits, along with access to its threat intelligence resources, mentorship, enterprise networks and potential investors. Applications are open until November 20, 2026.

The programme targets pre-seed and seed-stage cybersecurity companies, and founders at the idea stage can apply if they have a strong team and a clearly defined security problem. Areas of interest include AI security, automated security operations, threat intelligence, digital risk management, identity security, fraud prevention and software supply-chain security.

Over the 12 weeks, participants receive mentorship from CloudSEK executives, access to its cybersecurity research and introductions to potential customers and channel partners in India, the Gulf Cooperation Council region and the United States. The programme ends with a demo day where startups present to investors and potential customers.

Rahul Sasi, founder and chief executive officer of CloudSEK, said the programme was intended to help cybersecurity founders with customer acquisition, product positioning and access to industry expertise. "AI has made it significantly easier to build sophisticated technology, but building a successful cybersecurity company still requires access to real threat intelligence, trusted customers and the right industry network," Sasi said.

How KeyVigil Secures AI Model Access

KeyVigil provides a centralised gateway for applications and AI agents accessing multiple AI models. The company says the platform can manage API credentials, detect and mask sensitive information, flag prompt-injection and jailbreak attempts, log model interactions and set usage limits.

Developers can reach multiple AI models through a single endpoint, which the company says can reduce the need to change application code when switching providers. KeyVigil is available to enterprise customers, and startups selected for Launchpad receive credits to use the service. CloudSEK said the team behind its AIVigil platform, which identifies exposed AI assets and attack surfaces, developed KeyVigil.

CloudSEK's Funding and Partnership Record

CloudSEK closed a $10 million Series B2 round led by Connecticut Innovations in January 2026, bringing total funding to approximately $39 million at a roughly $200 million post-money valuation, according to akta.pro company records. The same records show annual recurring revenue above $15 million as of April 2026, with 57 to 60 percent of net new revenue from international markets, especially the United States.

Earlier CloudSEK Partnerships

In July 2026, CloudSEK and Tech Mahindra announced a strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven threat intelligence, attack surface monitoring and digital risk protection to enterprises globally, Express Computer reported. In June 2026, CloudSEK announced a partnership with Brazilian managed security services provider InCloud to expand predictive threat intelligence and digital risk protection across Brazil, the company said. In March 2026, Commvault embedded CloudSEK dark web credential intelligence into its Identity Resilience platform alongside Active Directory Vulnerability Assessments and Advanced Audit, distributed at no additional charge to qualifying Commvault customers.