What AWS & Crowdstrike Cybersecurity Accelerator does

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), operates the global cloud computing platform referenced by the named entity. Officially launched in 2006, AWS provides over 200 services spanning compute (EC2), storage (S3), databases, networking, analytics, IoT, security, and developer tooling. Its customer base exceeds 1,000,000 active accounts monthly, including 330,000+ startups, served across 123 Availability Zones in 39 Geographic Regions via 26 country-level subsidiaries. The platform's stated entity also operates the AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator in collaboration with NVIDIA, which promotes early-stage cybersecurity startups, alongside other AWS startup programs.

The technology stack has been substantially expanded around agentic AI. Amazon Bedrock provides foundation model access; Bedrock AgentCore provides agent orchestration with proprietary Context Intelligence and AgentCore Harness; Amazon Quick serves as an always-on AI assistant connecting to data warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift) and productivity tools (Slack, email, calendar); AWS Continuum delivers autonomous vulnerability discovery and remediation; and developer tools (Kiro, DevOps Agent, AWS Transform) automate code review, testing, and tech-debt remediation. Core proprietary differentiators cited in source include ease-of-use implementation, novel agent architecture, performance at scale, and continuous 24/7 monitoring.

AWS generates revenue through three streams: usage-based cloud infrastructure services (pay-as-you-go compute and storage), marketplace commissions on third-party software transactions, and recurring enterprise support and professional services subscriptions. GTM is hybrid, combining self-service via the AWS Management Console for SMBs and developers, direct enterprise sales for large customers, a 4,500+ partner network for implementation and resale, and the AWS Marketplace for third-party distribution. Pricing is tiered across a Free Tier, on-demand usage, 1-3 year Reserved Instances and Savings Plans (up to ~70% discount), and premium support plans ranging from $29 to $15,000/month minimum.

Name

AWS & Crowdstrike Cybersecurity Accelerator

Legal name

Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Website

https://aws.amazon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., provides 200+ cloud computing, AI/ML (Bedrock, AgentCore, Quick), security, and developer services across 123 Availability Zones in 39 regions to over one million active enterprise and startup customers globally, and operates the AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator with NVIDIA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB), Cybersecurity Architecture & Security Integration (BPAEAAAL)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity startup accelerator
• Cloud security programs
• Startup development support
• Cybersecurity venture programs
• AWS startup partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Cloud Infrastructure Services: AWS provides pay-as-you-go cloud computing services including compute (EC2), storage (S3), databases, and analytics. Customers pay based on actual usage of resources, supporting both small startups and enterprise-scale deployments.
2. AWS Marketplace: Third-party software marketplace where vendors sell software and customers can discover, purchase, and deploy solutions. AWS takes a commission on transactions.
3. Enterprise Support and Professional Services: Premium support plans (Business, Enterprise On-Ramp, Enterprise) with varying levels of support, plus professional services for migration and implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator is an early-stage cybersecurity startup accelerator program that provides selected portfolio startups with AWS cloud infrastructure credits, CrowdStrike cybersecurity platform access and intelligence, and NVIDIA AI/GPU compute resources, along with technical mentorship and go-to-market support. The program operates in collaboration with NVIDIA and is hosted under AWS's startup initiatives, targeting seed to early-growth stage cybersecurity companies building products for cloud, endpoint, and AI-driven security.

Product overview

AWS is a comprehensive cloud computing platform offering over 200 services. The portfolio includes core infrastructure services (EC2, S3), AI/ML platforms (Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore), developer tools (AWS DevOps Agent, Kiro, AWS Transform), and security solutions (AWS Continuum). Amazon Quick serves as the primary AI assistant, connecting to data sources (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift) and productivity tools (Slack, email, calendar) while enabling autonomous agents to work around the clock. The platform follows a modular architecture where customers can select individual services or integrated solutions like AgentCore for building enterprise AI agents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator Program A cohort-based accelerator program for early-stage cybersecurity startups offering cloud infrastructure credits (AWS), security platform access (CrowdStrike), and AI/GPU compute (NVIDIA), plus technical mentorship and go-to-market support. Target customers are seed to early-growth stage founders building cloud, endpoint, or AI-driven security products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Toyota reduced call handling times by 20%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AWS Partner Network (APN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAWS has a network of 4,500+ industry-focused partners including consulting partners, technology partners, and channel resellers that help customers implement AWS solutions. Partners provide services ranging from migration to managed services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Techstars: Independent global accelerator network with cybersecurity-focused programs. Comparable because it offers structured cohort-based programming, mentor networks, and seed capital that overlap directly with this accelerator's value proposition.
• Intel Ignite: Intel's corporate accelerator for early-stage deep-tech and cybersecurity startups. Directly comparable as another chip-vendor-backed corporate accelerator courting security and AI-security founders.
• Palo Alto Networks Ventures: Strategic CVC from a major cybersecurity incumbent investing in next-generation security and AI-security startups. Comparable as a competing source of capital and validation for early-stage cybersecurity founders.
• M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund): Microsoft's venture arm investing in enterprise and cybersecurity startups at seed and Series A. Comparable as a hyperscaler-affiliated CVC competing for early-stage cybersecurity deal flow alongside this accelerator.
• Y Combinator: The benchmark independent startup accelerator. Comparable as the gold-standard accelerator model that corporate accelerators like this one benchmark themselves against for cybersecurity and AI-security founders.
• CrowdStrike Falcon Fund: CrowdStrike's strategic venture arm investing in cybersecurity and AI-security startups. Directly comparable because it is run by one of the accelerator's three named sponsors and competes/overlaps with the accelerator's investment thesis.

Broad incumbents

• NVIDIA Inception: NVIDIA's global startup program providing GPU access, AI software, and go-to-market support. Comparable because NVIDIA is also a co-sponsor of this accelerator, and Inception competes/overlaps for the same AI-security startup pipeline.
• Microsoft for Startups (M12): Microsoft's hyperscaler-backed startup program offering Azure credits, AI tooling, and enterprise GTM. Directly comparable as a competitor for early-stage AI and cybersecurity startups that this accelerator would also target.
• Google for Startups Accelerator: Hyperscaler-run accelerator providing Google Cloud credits, AI/ML access, and mentorship. Comparable as a corporate accelerator competing for the same cybersecurity and AI-security cohort candidates.

Emerging players

• Cyberstarts: Venture firm purpose-built for early-stage cybersecurity founders, providing capital and founder support. Comparable as a specialist alternative to this accelerator for cybersecurity-specific founders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/awscloud
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AmazonWebServices/Cloud
• Facebookfacebook.com/amazonwebservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amazon-web-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/amazonwebservices

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments59 records

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