We are thrilled to announce that ManticoreAI has been selected for Cloudflare Workers Launchpad Cohort #5—joining an elite group of startups building the future of cloud infrastructure and security.


What is Cloudflare Workers Launchpad?

Cloudflare Workers Launchpad is a startup accelerator program backed by $2 billion in venture capital funding from 26+ leading VC firms. Since its launch, the program has supported 175+ startups across 23 countries, with companies building innovative solutions on Cloudflare's global edge network.

$2B
VC Funding Pool
175+
Startups Selected
23
Countries
26+
VC Partners

The program has already produced notable success stories, including Nefeli Networks and Outerbase—both of which were later acquired by Cloudflare. This speaks to the quality of startups in the program and Cloudflare's commitment to the ecosystem.


Why ManticoreAI Was Selected

ManticoreAI is building the future of cybersecurity testing. Our AI-powered penetration testing platform delivers audit-grade results in 48 hours—not weeks—while providing instant virtual patching to protect applications while developers fix vulnerabilities.

AI Innovation

Our proprietary AI agents perform comprehensive security testing that matches or exceeds human pentesters, at a fraction of the time and cost.

Edge-Native Architecture

ManticoreAI is built on modern cloud infrastructure, leveraging edge computing for distributed, scalable security testing worldwide.

Security Mission Alignment

Like Cloudflare, we're committed to making the internet safer. Our virtual patching technology provides immediate protection against discovered vulnerabilities.


What This Program Provides

As part of Cohort #5, ManticoreAI gains access to resources that will accelerate our mission to democratize enterprise-grade security testing:

VC Network Access

Introductions to 26+ venture capital firms with $2 billion in committed funding for Workers Launchpad startups.

Technical Support

Hands-on guidance from Cloudflare's Solutions Architecture team and engineering experts to optimize our platform.

Global Community

Join a network of 175+ innovative startups across 23 countries, sharing knowledge and building partnerships.

Event Visibility

Opportunities to present at Cloudflare events and connect with enterprise customers and partners worldwide.


What This Means for Our Customers

Our participation in Workers Launchpad directly benefits ManticoreAI customers:

Accelerated Product DevelopmentAccess to Cloudflare's engineering expertise helps us ship features faster and more reliably.
Enhanced InfrastructureBuilding on Cloudflare's global edge network means faster, more scalable security testing for your applications.
Stronger Security PartnershipsDeeper integration with security-focused partners ensures comprehensive protection for your organization.
Third-Party ValidationSelection by Cloudflare validates our technology and approach, giving you confidence in your security partner.

Looking Ahead

This milestone marks an exciting chapter for ManticoreAI. We're committed to leveraging the resources and connections from Workers Launchpad to deliver even more value to our customers—faster pentests, better protection, and continuous innovation in AI-powered security.

We extend our gratitude to the Cloudflare team for this opportunity and to our customers and partners who have supported our journey. Together, we're building a safer internet.

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