Siemba joins Walton Family funded Fuel AI/ML accelerator

ATLANTA, Aug 7, 2023 : Siemba announced today that it has been chosen out of record-breaking applicants as one of the participants in the Fuel AI/ML accelerator.

Fuel, a 12-week accelerator designed for enterprise readiness, is a collaborative effort by the Walton Family, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and Startup Junkie. It aims to connect seed and growth-stage tech startups with major enterprise partners, facilitating the swift adoption of practical technology solutions.

Fuel selects 8 to 10 high-growth startups for each cohort, offering them access to enterprise networks, funding opportunities, and 12 weeks of intensive mentorship-driven programming.

"Siemba's acceptance into the Fuel AI/ML program affirms our AI-driven strategy in addressing cybersecurity challenges," remarked Kannan Udayarajan, Founder and CEO of Siemba. "We are eager not only to engage with the program's content but also to establish a strong presence and build relationships in the vibrant NWA market, which hosts three of America's largest companies - Walmart, JB Hunt, and Tyson."

Siemba is on a mission to enable enterprises to build scalable and repeatable Cybersecurity Testing Programs that continue to evolve with their business needs. Siemba's modern collaborative PenTest as a Service Platform (PTaaS) integrates subscription-based scalable and repeatable PenTesting into an organization's existing technology enabling them to easily schedule recurring tests, and obtain comprehensive and real-time reporting to support compliance regulations and customer mandates.

Located in Bentonville, Arkansas, the Fuel program emphasizes operational value training beyond traditional venture capital coaching. Northwest Arkansas, one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, boasts a dynamic startup ecosystem alongside three Fortune 500 giants: Walmart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt. As the global hub of retail, Northwest Arkansas offers a unique competitive edge, enriched by a concentrated network of mentors and partners focused on enterprise solutions.

Fuel has an impressive lineup of alumni who have excelled in AI/ML, Healthcare, and Supply Chain sectors. This includes standout companies such as Ox, Ship.com, Curie, Moment.ai, Simporter, among others.

About Siemba

Founded in 2018, Siemba is on a mission to enable enterprises build scalable and repeatable Cybersecurity Testing Programs that continue to evolve with their business needs. Siemba was named a 2022 Global Top 250 Security provider by MSSP Alert and Showcase Company by Venture Atlanta 2022.

For more information visit siemba.io

About Fuel

Based out of Bentonville, Arkansas, the Fuel program focuses on operational value training and not just VC coaching. Fuel is a 12-week enterprise-ready accelerator run by the Walton Family, Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Startup Junkie that matches seed and growth-stage tech startups with key enterprise partners to accelerate the adoption of tangible technology solutions. 

For more information, visit https://www.fuelaccelerator.com/